Age 50, female - FaceTite, Morpheus 8 or Renuvion to tighten skin around marionette lines and jawline? (photo)

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I am a 50 year old active woman. I feel younger than my chronically age and I feel my body looks more youthful than my face. Please advise which treatment will tighten the skin around my marionette lines and tighten up my jawline (and neck it possible -unfortunately, there is no fat under my neck… just glands and lymph nodes). I appreciate any advice. I’m currently visiting family and have access to procedures not available where I live. Thank you!

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

When considering treatments to tighten the skin around the marionette lines and jawline, each of the options you mentioned—FaceTite, Morpheus8, and Renuvion—has unique benefits. Here’s a brief overview to help guide your decision:

FaceTite: This minimally invasive procedure uses radiofrequency energy to melt fat and tighten skin. It is particularly effective for contouring the jawline and reducing marionette lines. FaceTite is suitable for individuals looking for significant tightening without undergoing a traditional facelift.

Morpheus8: This treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to remodel and tighten the skin. It is effective for improving skin texture and can help with mild to moderate skin laxity around the jawline and marionette lines. Morpheus8 is a good option if you want a non-surgical approach with minimal downtime.

Renuvion (J-Plasma): This procedure uses helium plasma and radiofrequency energy to tighten skin. It is known for its precise skin contraction and is effective for areas with more significant laxity. Renuvion can be a good choice if you are looking for dramatic results with a minimally invasive procedure.

Given your concerns about the neck area without fat, all these options could potentially address skin laxity, but the effectiveness might vary. It’s crucial to consult with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who can evaluate your specific needs and recommend the most suitable procedure. Additionally, since you have access to procedures while visiting family, ensure you consider recovery time and follow-up care when planning your treatment.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I am so on board with your concept of rejuvenation techniques intended to make one look natural and more in line with how they feel.  At least from the photos, you are likely to get substantial improvement via the use of a variety of appropriately selected HA fillers when injected properly by an experienced, board certified dermatologist filler expert.
The use of a robust HA volumizing filler for a cheek augmentation can help to reestablish a more ideal, feminine Ogee Curve and heart-shaped face, and it would very likely also improve an incipient under-eye hollowing and smooth the transition between the upper cheeks and the under-eyes. 
A robust HA lifting filler can help to straighten the angles of the mouth and diminish the incipient marionette lines.
A robust HA contouring filler can help to increase chin projection (which would secondarily help to better define the jawline and tighten the upper neck), as well as better harmonize in profile the projection of the chin with those of the lips and nose. It can also be used to further straighten and define the jawline, which can also help to further tighten the under chin region. 
If so desired, an expert injector can do all of the above in one treatment session of about 45 minutes and typically with immediate, on-the-spot results and usually little to no significant downtime. 
You would be wise to exercise a whole lot of "buyer beware" when considering the expensive energy-based gizmos being so heavily hawked out there, like the fancy-named fraxel lasers and RF devices, since the hard science to back up their use lags well behind the heavy marketing and social media buzz to promote them. Best to stick to the tried and true filler route, rather than the here-today-gone-tomorrow bells and whistles devices. Hope this helps and best of luck, and congratulations once again on your astute appreciation of the importance of trying to keep your looks in tune with how you feel. .

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