Sagging cheeks and jowls at age 21? I also have an overbite. Options? (photos)

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I'm very insecure about the way my cheeks sag down and I have JOWLS but I'm only 21! The structure of my cheeks is very bad and I have no jawline. I have a slight overbite, I also have an issue with my jaw where it often 'clicks' and feels uncomfortable so I move it a lot. Do either of these have to do with it? Will fixing the overbite fix the problem? If not what do you recommend doing? I honestly know nothing about plastic surgery and this is my first time ever looking into it. Thanks.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS · Answer

You have structural issues with your face that are not related to sagging.  Implants and a non-incisional procedure on your neck would greatly enhance your beauty.

Mary C. Herte, MD · Answer

Hi Enthusiastic6874:
Thank you for your question:
It sounds like you are having some jaw problems in addition to your appearance concerns.
I would start with a full dental evaluation and consultation with an experienced Maxillo-facial Surgeon to evaluate your overbite and small jaw for possible surgical lower jaw advancement (and braces).  
Full face views would be more helpful but the limited photos you submitted indicate that your lower jaw is quite recessed although your upper jaw seems within normal limits (overbite is just an optical illusion).   A recessed lower jaw and small chin causes significant problems with excess fullness under the chin, a poor neckline angle and profile imbalance.  Dental problems sometimes resulting in TMJ problems can be associated.   
While the first thought would be to balance the face with a chin implant, I think your entire lower jaw is set back to far and would need to be surgically advanced to achieve the best correction. 
Once that area is addressed, then additional facial balancing  (cheeks and jawline) may be recommended.
Hope this helps!
Best of Luck!
Dr. H

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