What can I do to correct flat side profile and appear more happy and awake? (photo)

Question

My side profile looks so flat, sad, and droopy from the side. I’ve always been told I look sad even when I’m not. I’ve had a rhinoplasty and a chin implant to help but I’m still unhappy with my side profile. I feel like i maybe need cheek fillers or some type of procedure to give me a jawline? Can someone tell me what is off about my face? I just want to look more awake And happy. I know I can’t have the exact face, but the last 2pics is how I would love for my side profile to look.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It's understandable that you are feeling unhappy with the appearance of your side profile. While rhinoplasty and chin implant surgeries can help enhance certain features of the face, they may not always achieve the desired look. Cheek fillers or other procedures like jawline contouring can be an option to consider if you want to further enhance your facial features.

Some factors that can contribute to a "flat" or "droopy" appearance include the position of the cheekbones, the shape of the jawline, and the angle of the nose.

If you're considering further cosmetic procedures, it's important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your face and recommend the best approach to achieve your desired results. They can also discuss any potential risks and limitations associated with the procedures. Ultimately, the goal is to help you feel more confident and happy with your appearance.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

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

Thank you for your question and photo. You may benefit from custom-fit silicone cheek implants to add fullness and definition to the midface area. Strengthening the cheeks can balance your facial proportions and achieve a more soft, supple, and awake appearance.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to review your surgical history, discuss your concerns and goals with you, and help you decide on the best treatment option.

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your questionl recommend you jawline filler to make the jaw lines look better, and with the jawline filler l recommend you in this way, under-eye filler will help to remove dark circles under the eyes and make the face look more radiant.
Thank you ! regards

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @ebbb5176! You would be a great candidate for midface, cheeks, and jawline filler.  I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!

Alejo Villarreal, DDS · Answer

Hello,
Based on your side profile picture, it appears that there is a depression in the midface area under your eyes. This can often give a person a "sad" appearance, which may become more pronounced as you age. From what I can discern, your cheekbones seem to be positioned well, although the image is not very helpful.
While fat or fillers can be a temporary solution for this issue, they can lead to inconsistent results and might become more expensive in the long run. In your case, I believe a better and more permanent option would be custom-designed midface implants. These implants can provide a more predictable and lasting improvement to your facial appearance. 
Once the midface volume is addressed, I have a feeling that your jawline may no longer be a concern. Enhancing the midface can create a more balanced look, drawing attention to the eyes and making them appear more vibrant and alive.
If you are interested in learning more about custom-designed midface implants and how they may benefit you, please feel free to reach out. We would be happy to provide further information and guidance.
Best regards

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there,

I think definitely mid face filler and jawline filler would be great.  You just have a little volume loss but that can be easily rectified.  Have a consultation with an expert injector for best results.
Best of luck!

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