How can I get rid of jowls on one side of face? (Photo)

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Hi, I've recently noticed that one side of my face droops more than the other. I think it is caused by me sleeping on one side of my face too much. Also I chew my lip alot on one side of my face. Could this have caused it? Was wondering what treatment would help improove the jowls on one side of my face? Also i am looking at avoiding facial filler as my cheeks arw chuubby enough and i wear a tight mask at work. Thank you

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.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Based on your photos, what seems to be more apparent are your marionette lines (creases that extend from the corners of your mouth downward to the jawline or chin). Dermal fillers can address these lines. When injected directly into the lines or the surrounding areas, they will provide structural integrity and give a natural smoothing and lifting effect.

You may also try other non-surgical skin rejuvenating procedures like skin-tightening lasers or RF microneedling (Profound RF or Virtue RF) that combines the rejuvenating benefits of microneedling with the stimulation of radiofrequency (RF) energy to renew the skin from the inside out. A combination of procedures can offer optimum results as well.

The best way to determine the most appropriate approach would be to schedule an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Your surgeon can assess your skin, determine the best procedure or combination of procedures, and ensure the best possible outcome.

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Jowls are formed as part of aging as the volume in our midface area falls. The best way of improving the looks of jowls is by a face lift. Fillers may be an option for some people however the degree of improvement may not be the same. It is best to consult a facial plastic surgeon to see what option is best for you.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

How can I get rid of jowls?
Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photographs. There are different techniques to remove or disguise jowls. It appears that you might do very well with thread lifting and proper placement of fillers. If done appropriately, you will not look bulkier from the fillets.. See an oculofacial surgeon for in-depth evaluation and appropriate guidance. Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Fillers may help lessen the appearance of jowls.  Another option is Morpheus8.  These treatments combine RF technology and microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.  See my website for more information on this treatment.

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