Mini Facelift or Fillers for Chin and Jowl? (photo)

The posted pictures show very mild jowling without evidence of significant aging changes in the neck.  In circumstances such as these, I would be more inclined to offer fillers as a method adding volume the pre-jowl area (Radiesse is my preferred filler in this area).  If and when you are ready for a facelift, a chin implant with pre-jowl extension will augment your result.

You certainly are lucky with excellent anatomy but agree that a "little freshening up" will really help your inherently good anatomy shine through.

1. A Mini Lift will help define your jaw line by lifting up your jowls. While they are subtle, given your sharp features this will have a nice result. Your jaw does have some squaring away at the sides on front view and a nice clean / angular jawline will match nicely with your cheek bones.

2. Fat injections done in a conservative way will help your cheeks look fuller and your face more "heart shaped".

3. Fat can also be injected into your chin to help get more definition there as well.

4. Leave your neck alone!

You have many great options with facial anatomy as nice as yours!

Take care,

Dr. J