Fillers to improve jawline appearance while awaiting extensive dental work?

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Hello all, I am interested in jawline & chin filler to correct the asymmetry & jaw definition thinning do to dental injury & aging. The dental injury was 12 yrs ago & unfortunately left teeth loose resulting in cavities, extractions & overall poor dental health. The work to repair everything is extensive & will take a lot of time & money. In the meantime aesthetically am I able to get dermal fillers as long is there is no active infection in the teeth? Thank you

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The correct recommendation for you depends on the time between dental procedures.  You will want to wait several weeks after your filler treatment before having extensive dental procedures.  It is important to keep in mind that swelling can occur with both filler treatments and your dental procedures.  I encourage you to discuss timing with your oral surgeon and expert injector.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry you need maxillofacial surgery or implants customized. I suggest seeing an expert to go through all options. Most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus8 or PiXel8 deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift. an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done. For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed. Options include: 1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face 2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping. 3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender 4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Matthew Zeiderman, MD · Answer

If there is not current or recent infection getting a filler should be safe. However, if you're planning on having surgery within the next 6-12 months you should first consult with your surgeon and consider holding off. Dermal fillers usually last 6-12 months. The surgery and swelling may change the shape of your jaw. So, the filler may leave a contour irregularity or make your face look uneven after surgery if it is still present. It would be a shame to spend hard earned money on the fillers if surgery is soon since you could need it revised or redone after surgery.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Jawline and Chin Filler is a procedure that involves injecting a gel-like substance under your skin to add volume and definition to your lower face. It can help to reduce the effects of aging, such as sagging skin and wrinkles, and create a more symmetrical and contoured jawline. However, it is not a permanent solution and it may have some risks and side effects. Jawline and Chin filler can be done even if you have dental problems, as long as there is no active infection or inflammation in your mouth. I hope this information helps you make an informed decision about jawline and chin filler.

Stuart Diamond, MD · Answer

Hi Corinna ! Dermal filler can definitely be used in your situation. We can apply filler along your jaw line and chin as needed for your desired look.

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