Face change/drop after wisdom teeth removal. What are my options? (Photo)

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Two wisdom teeth were removed from the right side of my face (both teeth were fully inside the bone) and my face has dropped after that. Now it looks longer and square shaped with saggy jowls. I’m only 25 years old. Everyone noticed the change, but not exactly what has changed. I don’t recognize myself in the mirror anymore. Can anyone please tell me what are my options? Thank you.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for Sculptra to help replace lost volume.  Another option is Morpheus8 treatments which stimulate collagen production and improve skin tone and texture.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this happens when you lose the anatomy underneath. you may need an early surgical lift or facetite. morpheus, threads, and fillers can be used in office to help. at home dermarolling can help tighten.

most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift.  an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done.

For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed.  Options include:
1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face
2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping.
3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender
4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined

Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma.

See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Alexandra,
You may have lost a litle bit of volume from the removal of your wisdom teeth.  I would treat you with Sculptra to restore your volume and the shape of your face prior to your dental surgery.  Please feel free to contact our office to schedule an in person or virtual consultation.  We look forward to meeting with you and helping you achieve and maintain your cosmetic goals.  Good luck and be well.
Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Sarah E. Hagarty, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Volume, Radiesse or Restylane Lyft can all be used in the midface and provide good support. They are frequently used to bring back a fuller more youthful cheek and reshape this area.

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