What procedures do I need to achieve this look? (Photos)

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On the left is my bare face and on the right is the picture with filter. What procedures do I need to match the picture on the right?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

The filtered photo appears to smooth the skin, brighten the eyes, narrow the lower face slightly, and refine the nose and central facial shadows. A filter changes several features at once, so trying to match it exactly with procedures can lead to overtreatment.
Based on the photos, this does not look like a facelift situation. You appear young and do not show the type of skin laxity that a facelift is designed to correct. The most realistic approach would be a detailed facial assessment to separate what is skin texture, what is facial width, what is nose shape, and what is lighting or makeup.
Possible non-surgical options may include medical-grade skincare, resurfacing or laser treatments for skin texture, carefully placed filler for contour balance, and neuromodulator treatment if brow position, muscle activity, or jawline width is a real concern on exam. If the main difference you like is the nose shape, rhinoplasty would be the surgical category to discuss, but only after deciding whether that feature truly bothers you without the filter.
Bring the filtered and unfiltered photos to an in-person consultation. A good plan should enhance one or two real features, not chase every change created by the filter.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Looks to me like it is mainly adding filler/volume to the cheeks and to the chin. But you should also know that it is not realistic to try to chase a "filter".

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It appears that you want a slimmer jawline and lower face. The best way to achieve this is by mandibular angle reduction. The procedure is sometimes accomplished with chin reduction as well.

Albert Yang, MD · Answer

Need to bring the cheek bones in, then either masseter botox or V-line surgery to bring the mandiible in. Also skin care routine

Kamol Pansritum, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, I would recommend malar reduction surgery. This procedure helps refine the cheekbone area, creating a softer and more balanced facial contour.

What procedures do I need to achieve this look? (Photos)

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