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What is the best treatment for premature jowling? (Photo)

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yellow12344321Dec 18, 2014

I am only 35 years old and have horrible jowls. They are getting really bad really fast. I am really self conscious about them. I'm concerned about not looking natural if I were to have surgery. What type of treatment would you recommend?

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Dr. Scott K. Thompson, MD
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Dr. Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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