I am a 26 year old female with a round face (pics attached) I was thinking of getting kybella in conjunction with jaw slimming botox in order to improve my face shape. Is this the best route? I have a good amount of cheek fat and slight fat in the chin area. I also can feel the muscle in my jaw protrude when I grind my teeth together.
Answer: Options for jaw and chin Thanks for he photo to review. First, they are not taken with your head perfectly straight so it makes your double chin look worse. That being said it looks like your chin itself is a bit weak in proportion to your face. You might want to consider a chin implant, or fat grafting to increase your chin and perhaps jaw line. You really need a consult from a surgeon who can present these as options. Most dermatologists will not be able to offer this as a treatment option. Good luck.
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Answer: Options for jaw and chin Thanks for he photo to review. First, they are not taken with your head perfectly straight so it makes your double chin look worse. That being said it looks like your chin itself is a bit weak in proportion to your face. You might want to consider a chin implant, or fat grafting to increase your chin and perhaps jaw line. You really need a consult from a surgeon who can present these as options. Most dermatologists will not be able to offer this as a treatment option. Good luck.
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October 25, 2016
Answer: Shaping the jaw line Thank you for your question. It is difficult to determine from the photos but you do not appear to have hypertrophy of your masseter muscles and an excessively square lower facial shape. It is normal to be able to feel this muscle protrude when you clinch your teeth but if the muscle is not prominent at rest then Botox injections will likely not be indicated. You do however appear to be able to benefit from injection of volumizing fillers such as Radiesse, Voluma and Restylane Lyft to better shape your jaw and chin. It appears that you would also benefit from a little submental fat reduction to further define the chin and jaw. Options would include Kybella and CoolSculpting. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon for an appropriate customized treatment plan.Good luck. Dr. Polo
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October 25, 2016
Answer: Shaping the jaw line Thank you for your question. It is difficult to determine from the photos but you do not appear to have hypertrophy of your masseter muscles and an excessively square lower facial shape. It is normal to be able to feel this muscle protrude when you clinch your teeth but if the muscle is not prominent at rest then Botox injections will likely not be indicated. You do however appear to be able to benefit from injection of volumizing fillers such as Radiesse, Voluma and Restylane Lyft to better shape your jaw and chin. It appears that you would also benefit from a little submental fat reduction to further define the chin and jaw. Options would include Kybella and CoolSculpting. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon for an appropriate customized treatment plan.Good luck. Dr. Polo
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Best nonsurgical procedure for slimming a V-shape face? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. I would recommend seeing an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to determine whether Botox for masseter hypertrophy may be a good option for slimming of your jaw as you do not appear to have an overly wide face, nor do you appear to have substantial chin fat where Kybella would be of benefit. Hope this helps.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Best nonsurgical procedure for slimming a V-shape face? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. I would recommend seeing an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to determine whether Botox for masseter hypertrophy may be a good option for slimming of your jaw as you do not appear to have an overly wide face, nor do you appear to have substantial chin fat where Kybella would be of benefit. Hope this helps.
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October 16, 2016
Answer: Kybella and Jaw slimming Hi and thank you for posting your question here! Kybella works nicely on the submental fat (double chin) and base on the picture you shared, you need one session. Botox also works very well for jaw slimming, but the dosing of Botox should be done very carefully by your doctor and it should be adjusted based on the Masseter muscle tone and size to achieve good aesthetic results without interfering with the functional aspect (chewing). If too much Botox is injected, not only it might cause issues with chewing, it can also make the face appearing too long and the final results may not be appealing. Please make sure to consult a highly experienced doctor and good luck!
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October 16, 2016
Answer: Kybella and Jaw slimming Hi and thank you for posting your question here! Kybella works nicely on the submental fat (double chin) and base on the picture you shared, you need one session. Botox also works very well for jaw slimming, but the dosing of Botox should be done very carefully by your doctor and it should be adjusted based on the Masseter muscle tone and size to achieve good aesthetic results without interfering with the functional aspect (chewing). If too much Botox is injected, not only it might cause issues with chewing, it can also make the face appearing too long and the final results may not be appealing. Please make sure to consult a highly experienced doctor and good luck!
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Answer: Jaw shaping Hi, You will get a great result with a mixture of skin tightening, masseter botox, kybella and filler. See a board certified plastic surgeon or board certified derm for the best results! Good luck, Dr. M
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Answer: Jaw shaping Hi, You will get a great result with a mixture of skin tightening, masseter botox, kybella and filler. See a board certified plastic surgeon or board certified derm for the best results! Good luck, Dr. M
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