Jowels: Will fillers help lift my sagging lower jaw? (Photos)

Fillers in the mid face and temples are my first treatment option to help lift sagging jobs.  Loss of mid face volume and bone resorption as we age is responsible for the jowls and the first step is to restore volume and reduce sagging. In addition, I may pace fillers around the mouth and near the angle of the jaw to further reduce sagging.  Any fillers can be used but I love to use Sculptra to create a foundation and augment it with hyaluronic acne fillers such as Volume. This can create a more youthful and balanced look but don't expect to look 20 years younger. Judging from the pictures you would be a perfect candidate for other tightening procedures such as Profound or Ultherapy, although I prefer Profound

Hi renee158,Fillers can be a powerful tool for facial rejuvenation. However, in most cases, I don't believe that filling is the right answer. Filling can camouflage the shadowing that can occur in the prejowl sulci (grooves / marionette lines), but it can also make the lower face look heavy. The grooves are there because the cheek has descended down the jawline, so the best way is to move that lower cheek back up. This can be achieved with short scar facelifting techniques. In the right hands, this is a durable procedure that will last you well over a decade.Michael M. Kim, MD