Pre-wedding prep and symmetry (Photo)

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Hello! I'm after some advice. My wedding is 16 weeks away and I haven't had any Botox or filler since March this year. I'm wanting to achieve softer and more symetrical facial features I also have quite heavy jowls when I smile (2nd pic) I've been doing yellow LED light therapy and brightness facials all year but the dark under my eyes is genetic and the cost of laser to combat that appears to be in the thousands of dollars which isn't realistic! Thanks in advance!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Botox and facial fillers are great ways to refresh your face and preparation for a big event such as a wedding. For Botox and fillers I’d suggest doing this several weeks in advance to allow any bruising or swelling to resolve.

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Congratulations on your up coming wedding !

Some fillers in mid face lateral aspect may help give support to the lower portion of the face.
I would also look at having some temple filler as you are hollow,  a small amount can really rebalance and harmonise the upper face.

My advise would be to do theses ASAP as you want everything settled before the big day.
No one should have anything injected a month before.
Some toxin would also be beneficial, however just a small amount as it’s been a while since you had any.
The aim is to be as refreshed not to give you something new.

Good luck with everything

J. Renee Booth, MD · Answer

For mild tightening of facial tissues including the jawline/jowl, I recommend Profound RF (which is an effective radiofrequency microneedling). For the dark area under your eyes, exosomes or platelet rich fibrin (such as EZ gel) can be very helpful. If that is outside your budget, then I recommend twice a day Alastin Alluminate which has a medicine called tranexamic acid which helps with decreasing brown pigment and redness to brighten the skin. I use this product and have been impressed with the results. Making sure seasonal allergies are well controlled can also help clear up dark under eyes if they are related to seasonal allergies (daily nasal flonase steroid spray which takes 2 weeks to reach effectiveness and nasal azelastine antihistamine spray). Getting healthy sleep can help if they are related to lack of sleep.
Additionally, a hyaluronic acid filler such as Voluma for the temples (at least half a milliliter to each side) will soften your facial features. Of note, Moxi Sciton laser treatments give much better results (improved skin quality + color) than facials. (Moxi does not cost as much as other laser treatments.) The results are on par with the best non-surgical peels (such as the Perfect Derma Peel), but the recovery is easier since you don't have to deal with peeling skin. On the other hand, the Perfect Derma Peel costs less than Moxi.

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