My neck slopes into my jawline? (Photo)

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I'm 20, and my face has always looked very flat from the side. My chin sticks out (too much, if you ask me), but I feel like there is very little to no definition between where my neck ends and my face begins. What are my options? Do you suggest I get a procedure done? I really don't want anything super invasive, but if my face looks this bad now at my age I worry what it will look like in 20 years.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You would benefit from Kybella, the only FDA-approved that eliminates submental fullness due to submental fat. There are plenty of treatments (injectibles, chemical peels, lasers) that can be performed as you age to minimize the effect of aging. A key variable in your aging process, however, is the way you approach skin care. Please see the video for more detail. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that your major problem is in fat deposits in the neck and along jawline. A conservative liposuction of the neck and jawline may be a good solution. You should seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good expertise in face and neck surgery and discuss your options. Good luck.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction of your jawline and neck is so easy to undergo and makes such a great improvement in so many patients. You are back to work in 1-2 days and can drive yourself home.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can be improved with a neck contouring procedure. I suggest you see an expert in facial shaping with liposuction and/or kybella.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

When we are young, the neckline is most often defined by its anatomical foundation.  This is comprised by our voice box and and position of the hyoid bone (from which our larynx is suspended).  That can all be improved, however, it often involves radical surgery that yields to diminishing returns.  Often times simpler, minimally invasive treatments such as ThermiTight can help melt the subcutaneous fat, tighten the skin and underlying muscle to improve the neck contour.  I have found that younger patients do very well and get a drastically improved neckline that continues to improve for a year after a single treatment.  Best of luck on your consultations! I hope some of this information can help.

Parker A. Velargo, MD, FACS · Answer

Sometimes Botox can be used in your masseter muscles (large chewing muscle on your jaw) and your platysma muscles (large muscle sheet that attaches to your collar bone and over your jawline). Botox essentially relaxes these muscles and makes your underlying jawline a little more defined. If you had some pinch-able fat under your chin, a Coolsculpting treatment is another way to give more contour as well. From your photos and at your age, I would try these non-surgical things first before surgical options. Seek the consultation of a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to address these concerns and formulate the best plan for you. Good luck!

Harry V. Wright, MD · Answer

You could consider chin reduction surgery but I don't feel that your chin projection is excessive. In my opinion you would see the most dramatic results with improvement of the contour of your neckline. To improve the definition of your neckline, consider Kybella. Watch the attached video to see results and for more information.  Similar results can be achieved with submental liposuction (but that is, of course, more invasive).Best wishes!  Harry V. Wright MD, Sarasota, Florida

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The least invasive and the only procedure that would be of benefit is that of liposuction of your neck. That will help create a little more distinction between between your neck and your jawline.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Liposuction in the neck can accomplish improvement of the jawline and rejuvenate  the neck.  The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure.  For many neck liposuction  before and afters, to see the video and the link below

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

cayteo, recall that we are our own worst critics and remember that photos are only so good in helping form an opinion. See an experienced surgeon that is board certified and does "only faces". I'm guessing that you may benefit from cheek implants, perhaps a medial platysmaplasty. A good experienced surgeon will give you a better idea after an exam. Search the Internet and good luck!

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