I'm only 18, and I've put on weight during my bulimia recovery, but my jawline has become a total mess. I have naturally plump, round cheeks. I don't mind the roundness and chubbiness of my face, I just want to remove the double-chin look and give myself a decent side profile. I'm terrified of surgery... I read about so many horror stories... I'd just like to know what my options are... I'm all for injections, those don't scare me! I just don't know about lip, meso, etc...
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I agree with seeing an ENT for evaluation. It could be a congenital cyst. A better picture might help, but a physical exam and possibly imaging will be needed.
Your crooked smile indicates that a small branch of the facial nerve on the right side, called the marginal mandibular nerve has been injured during your liposuction.This is not entirely uncommon and hopefully is transient.If this is an insignificant injury you should begin to notice improvement...
You're thin and I do not see a full fatty double chin at least on the photo that you provided.Based only on that photograph you might consider a chin implant to lengthen the jawline which will improve the profile.If there is palpable fat beneath the chin then a liposuction can be done at the...