Want to balance out side profile - advice? (photos)

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Hi there! I really want to balance my side profile out and would love to hear you’re opinions on what I should do to get the look I want. I have a very pointy chin in my opinion, which I don’t like. Very strong jawline but also a bit of fat under my chin & I’d love to have a more oval shaped jawline from the side. Also I’ve never had any fillers etc and my lips look so pouted when I relax them.. I hate it. Is there a way to make my lips less pouted from the side? Please read my extra comment!⬇️

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject on the bone in strategic points to get more lift and shaping, resulting in a more contoured lower face and defined, structured jawline. I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for providing photos along with your question. Adding volume and contouring specific areas of the face can soften some of the hardness that you believe is detracting from your appearance. While you already have a beautiful profile, you may benefit from some subtle enhancements. Using fillers strategically can soften and round out various zones of the face, including the chin. Fillers may also help you achieve the oval face shape you desire. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon, particularly one with extensive experience with injectables. Such experts have an edge in both experience and knowledge of facial anatomy, and they can also ensure natural-looking results.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In my opinion, having surgery on your nose would help to balance your profile more than anything else.  I would not recommend anything else for you.

Rosa B. Lipin, MD · Answer

First-- you look beautiful.
Second-- I think if you wanted to soften your jawline/chin adding a small amount of filler in the mental crease would soften the transition from the end of your chin to your lips. Additionally it will help support your bottom lip.
Best,Rosa B Lipin, MD

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with your pout. I don’t know if I would do anything about that. On the other hand your chin can use a very minimal reduction which can easily be done by most plastic surgeons who  have experience with such procedures. I believe this will give you the profile and the appearance you desire. I hope this answers your question and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery

Want to balance out side profile - advice? (photos)

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