I'm 31 years old. I lost some weight and I have loose skin around my mouth. I hate it and fear it's only going to get worse. I'd like to be proactive. I had one consultation and the Dr recommended ultherapy, but I have read numerous horror stories of it actually making loose skin worse over time. Do I need a facelift already?! Help please.
September 20, 2016
Answer: Lower Face Underneath the skin that you are noticing around your mouth is loose muscle. There is also a deep indentation in the lower part of the cheek above your jawline. What you're experiencing is a combination of primarily volume loss and as a result of that, muscle laxity. There does not seem to be much skin excess. That being said, I would recommend researching volume replacement with fat transfer or hyaluronic acid fillers. These must be performed by a doctor who is highly experienced in the technique required for this area. Placing filler or fat in the wrong area will only worsen the problem. It may also be beneficial to consider a mini-lower facelift to address the loose muscle. Unfortunately, if you just have procedures that tighten skin (non-surgical or surgical), there is a very good chance that you'll be disappointed , because, again, the skin is not the problem.
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September 20, 2016
Answer: Lower Face Underneath the skin that you are noticing around your mouth is loose muscle. There is also a deep indentation in the lower part of the cheek above your jawline. What you're experiencing is a combination of primarily volume loss and as a result of that, muscle laxity. There does not seem to be much skin excess. That being said, I would recommend researching volume replacement with fat transfer or hyaluronic acid fillers. These must be performed by a doctor who is highly experienced in the technique required for this area. Placing filler or fat in the wrong area will only worsen the problem. It may also be beneficial to consider a mini-lower facelift to address the loose muscle. Unfortunately, if you just have procedures that tighten skin (non-surgical or surgical), there is a very good chance that you'll be disappointed , because, again, the skin is not the problem.
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Laxity around Mouth Thank you for your question! Based on your photograph, and your age I would think that a hyaluronic filler would be an ideal place to start to help resolve this laxity around the mouth. Hyaluonic acid fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane, are made from molecules that make up cartilage. They work not only by adding volume, but also by hydrating the skin. Be sure to consult with a board certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic or general plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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August 31, 2016
Answer: Laxity around Mouth Thank you for your question! Based on your photograph, and your age I would think that a hyaluronic filler would be an ideal place to start to help resolve this laxity around the mouth. Hyaluonic acid fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane, are made from molecules that make up cartilage. They work not only by adding volume, but also by hydrating the skin. Be sure to consult with a board certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic or general plastic surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Regional volumization You are still relatively young. Your choices are surgical or nonsurgical. I would consider volume replacement at this point. There are some spectacular results achieved with Sculptra in this region. Hyaluronic fillers would also do the job: Juvederm/Juvederm Voluma/Radiesse/Restylane Lift. Surgical options would be to obtain your own fat and injected as a filler. Each one of these options have pros and cons. Consult with an expert in your region.
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August 30, 2016
Answer: Regional volumization You are still relatively young. Your choices are surgical or nonsurgical. I would consider volume replacement at this point. There are some spectacular results achieved with Sculptra in this region. Hyaluronic fillers would also do the job: Juvederm/Juvederm Voluma/Radiesse/Restylane Lift. Surgical options would be to obtain your own fat and injected as a filler. Each one of these options have pros and cons. Consult with an expert in your region.
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