Experiencing prejowl sulcus in my late twenties, can fillers help? (photo)

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I've been noticing two indentations on both sides of the area between my mouth and chin (pointing to them in my photos) but I'm only in my late twenties. I take really good care of my skin but when I look in the mirror, my lower face looks like it's sagging because of the shadows caused by the nasolabial folds and prejowl indentations. Can fillers help me not only achieve smoother contours but also counteract facial sagging in the future?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @uv_phobe. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are commonly used to improve the appearance of the prejowl sulcus.  Restylane Defyne and Refyne both work great in this area. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Anthony A. Admire, MD, FACS · Answer

For your age and what I see in the pics, fillers are an excellent choice to correct your concerns, as well as non-surgical RF (radiofrequency) lift. Other things that can "lift" your face at your age would be a PRP microneedling facelift. These alone or in combination with one another are great options and are offered at my office with a skilled injector and aesthetician.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Yes, fillers are commonly used to improve the appearance of the prejowl sulcus. My preferred filler for this indication is Restylane Defyne, a newer generation hyaluronic acid based filler which integrates nicely into the skin.

Daniel Chang, MSc, MBBS, MRCS · Answer

Dear UV-phobe,
Thank you for your question.
Ageing leads to bony and soft tissue volume loss. 
This manifests as grooves around your chin. So the simple answer is YES, fillers can help to restore this volume loss. Hyaluronic acid fillers gives the most natural look, and would be my recommendation for your case. 
I hope this helps.
Dr Daniel Chang

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