I had a mandible contouring and sliding genioplasty a year ago but the skin on my cheek seems to be sagging after the surgery. Is it possible to reduce the sagging via laser tightening, even temporarily? Or do I need another surgery to fix it?
May 2, 2023
Answer: Robust HA Fillers Work Well For Smoothing Jowls & Contouring & Defining The Jawline Profile photos would have been helpful. But, in general, the skillful use of an appropriately robust HA filler injected properly along the jawline can contour and define the jawline, and eliminate or signficantly improve sagging and jowls there, as well. The hard science to support the use of expensive "bells and whistles" fraxel lasers and other hyped energy-based gizmos lags woefully behind the heavy marketing, advertising and social media hype to promote them. In a recent article in The Skin Cancer Foundation journal entitled the "The Dangers of Doctor Google," the authors stated, " there's also plenty of questionable and inaccurate info floating around out there. Even facts can be presented in a misleading way." The article went on to say "The unregulated nature of social media means users can be vulnerable to unsubstantiated claims--there are no editors fact-checking posted content." In another recent article , in the Journal of Drugs In Dermatology, entitled "HashtagLaser Surgery: How Lasers are Portrayed on Instagram," the authors commented, "...social media posts are unstandardized and carry a high risk of misinformation." and further went on to say, "....laser safety considerations and laser-induced complications were only discussed in a minority of posts..." So, you would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.
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May 2, 2023
Answer: Robust HA Fillers Work Well For Smoothing Jowls & Contouring & Defining The Jawline Profile photos would have been helpful. But, in general, the skillful use of an appropriately robust HA filler injected properly along the jawline can contour and define the jawline, and eliminate or signficantly improve sagging and jowls there, as well. The hard science to support the use of expensive "bells and whistles" fraxel lasers and other hyped energy-based gizmos lags woefully behind the heavy marketing, advertising and social media hype to promote them. In a recent article in The Skin Cancer Foundation journal entitled the "The Dangers of Doctor Google," the authors stated, " there's also plenty of questionable and inaccurate info floating around out there. Even facts can be presented in a misleading way." The article went on to say "The unregulated nature of social media means users can be vulnerable to unsubstantiated claims--there are no editors fact-checking posted content." In another recent article , in the Journal of Drugs In Dermatology, entitled "HashtagLaser Surgery: How Lasers are Portrayed on Instagram," the authors commented, "...social media posts are unstandardized and carry a high risk of misinformation." and further went on to say, "....laser safety considerations and laser-induced complications were only discussed in a minority of posts..." So, you would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and best of luck.
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