Defining my jawline: will CoolSculpting do it? (Photos)

Patients interested in contouring their jawline have a few different options available for them, including CoolSculpting, Kybella, and liposuction. CoolSculpting, using the new CoolMini applicator, has helped many patients in reducing submental fullness. Sometimes, patients can benefit from multiple treatments in this area. Kybella and liposuction have also shown great results for patients. To determine which procedure is best for you, consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to communicate your concerns and aesthetic goal. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting with the new Coolmini can be an efficacious non-invasive treatment for submental fat reduction. We also offer Kybella which we have seen many excellent results with. Kybella is an injectable drug FDA approved that contours and improves submental fullness as well as can offer skin retraction benefits for mild laxity. If there is only laxity present non surgical tissue tightening with Ultherapy which uses ultrasound technology or Thermi which uses radio frequency may provide an effective outcome. There are surgical treatments available as well to contour and improve the jowls and jawline. The true way to determine candidacy is with an in person examination. Best wishes. 

Although effective, I find that most of my patients who have done a coolmini end up wanting liposuction to get more contouring. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates but Kybella can be used as an alternative with or without thermage/ultherapy/exilis. See an expert for a formal evaluation. PDO threads also help and give immediate lifting.  Best. Dr. Emer.