Hello! 42 Year old, 150 lbs. Hoping for some suggestions on what procedure will help to create a more defined jawline and chin. I've always had a sloping chin but it has only gotten worse with age. I have heard many different recommendations so not sure which direction to go in. Thank you for your help!
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Answer: A Lower face/neck lift would make a huge improvement.
Thank you for your question; yes, in certain cases an isolated neck lift may be performed in a patient which would limit scars in certain locations (back of the ear, under the chin). It always depends on a patient's anatomy and there is a possibility of some effect of tightening to nearby...
Based off your limited photos (and very small resolution photos) - jowling is present lifting needs to take place above that facelift (not neck lift). You could benefit more from a neck lift to give a more distinct submental angle. But consider discussing a facelift (+/- browlift, bleph) with...
Anterior neck lift with a small incision underneath the chin would be my choice. Beside platysmoplasty to tighten the muscles and correct the angle, a submandibular gland excision is sometimes needed to achieve good result. Without in person evaluation it would be difficult to decide whether...