Can Sagging from Jaw Reduction Surgery Be Corrected by a Lower Facelift?

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I had jaw reduciton surgery and now I have saggy tissue, muscle, skin. Would a lower facelift be able to improve this, even if it's not age-related sagging? Can excess muscle be removed?

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, if you had jaw reduction surgery, there may be less support for your soft tissue and skin which leads to sagging. In this case, a lower facelift would be very helpful in tightening up the skin. If you post pictures, we may be able to give you more specific advice. Good luck with your procedure.

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

This can very likely be improved. We would need to see you in clinic for a facial analysis to give you the best recommendation but I think it is doable.The key point is what is in excess? Skin? Muscle? Fat? We can determine this by palpating the tissue and possibly getting some imaging depending on the complexity.Hope this helps.Best of luck,DrC

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

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Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

The lower facelift is designed to correct the lower jawline, mid-face area, and correct the neck contour and should be done with a “Lift & Fill” facelift technique to give you a natural result.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Masseteric hypertrophy or laxity is rarely performed in the USA but is more common in Asia. Injection of botulinum toxin is one non-surgical options. A modified or short scar face lift is a reasonable option to treat lower facial laxity following jaw reduction surgery.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

Looseness of the skin can absolutely be affected by jaw surgery.
After a sufficient period of time has passed, usually 6 months, it may be appropriate to tighten the skin if it has become a persistent problem.  For the jawline, a necklift done from below the chin would typically not be helpful, but a facelift type procedure would.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

This can be improved with a neck lift to remove the sagging tissue. See an experienced facelift surgeon to discuss the surgical technique he uses to treat this.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You are likely to benefit from a lower facelift. Typically we do not remove muscles. However, tightening the deep plane will redistribute the muscle layer and likely help your appearance. I would recommend that you do your homework on general plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons in your area to determine if you like their work. You may find that you will need to travel to have enough options among surgeons who specialize in offering facelifts and whose work you like.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD · Answer

Yes, sagging of the jaw area can be corrected with a lower facelift. The area ti be improved would ne the submental and jowel areas. Just make sure to look for a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or General Plastic Surgeon. Good luck.

Jason B. Diamond, MD, FACS · Answer

Your problem sounds like it is easily correctibale with a necklift procedure.  Your surgeon should be able to tell you with great accuracy what you can and should expect from the surgery.

Can Sagging from Jaw Reduction Surgery Be Corrected by a Lower Facelift?

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