25 years old, heavy lower face - what is the best solution? (photos)

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H! So I'll be turning 25 soon and I have genetically carried these heavy cheeks. I do facial massages, tape my nasolabial folds every night, and I am trying my best to help them but I want a solution. I have researched PDO threads, laser resurfacing, and filler but none of these options look like they will help me without giving me another issue. I know I am young, but I want a solution, in your professional opinion what would you recommend?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Your problem is actually quite a common one. An experienced filler injector, using the proper filler injected with the appropriate technique is able to treat both the marionette folds and straighten the corners of the mouth in about a five minute treatment session with immediate results. Threads, which I have up using several years ago, are associated with a variety of adverse reactions, including infections, skin dimpling and extrusion of the threads. And the use of relatively expensive fraxel lasers are backed far more by intense marketing hype than hard science.  You would be wise to ensure that you consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and ask to see his/her personal before and after photos before agreeing to proceed.

Jamshid Tamiry, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Analyzing the submitted views show triangular shape of the face with mild volume loss more so in the lower face than the mid face. Prominent Marionette lines more on the right than the left. There is also mild volume loss in the mid face again more prominent on the right. Without the animation the NLF actually look pretty good. Here are my recommendations: 1. Creating a heart shape structure of the face by very mild elongation of the lower portion of the chin. 2. Jawline contouring to create a well defined jawline, improving the zone between the jowl and pre jowl structure. This will improve the appearance of the marionette lines. 3. Lifting upper portion of the mid face non surgically.While every face has a different characteristic and anatomy, at our office we perform these procedures non surgically and routinely. There are several options you can choose from. An initial thorough consultation is always the best approach in determining which procedure is best.

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