Can chin filler causing jowling? (Photos)

Thank you for sharing your detailed history and photos. Based on your experience and visible changes, it is understandable why you're concerned about volume changes in the lower face after repeated filler treatments.

Chin filler, particularly when placed laterally or with cannula technique extending toward the prejowl sulcus or lower jawline, can sometimes create the illusion of jowling or heaviness in individuals with thinner facial structures. This is typically due to overfilling or lateral dispersion of the filler product, which can disrupt the natural contour of the chin-jawline junction.

From your photos and description, here are a few considerations:

The ball-like appearance of your chin from the side may result from excess projection or rounded filler placement, which can appear more prominent when viewed in profile, especially in a smaller or narrower lower face.

The appearance of jowling or a double chin could be due to filler migration or unintentional bulking in the prejowl area, which can make the lower face appear heavier or less defined—particularly when a cannula is used in wide sweeping movements.

While weight gain of 5 pounds is minor, even small increases in facial fat—combined with filler product—can exaggerate fullness in the submental area, particularly if filler has slightly migrated or accumulated asymmetrically.

Given your age (25), true jowling is unlikely unless there is significant skin laxity or genetic predisposition. However, volume misplacement or poor vectoring with filler can mimic early signs of jowling even in younger patients.

The dissolving process can sometimes cause transient textural changes, but if done properly and with adequate healing time, it typically does not result in permanent skin laxity—especially in younger individuals with good collagen integrity.

Key Points:

Chin filler, if not precisely placed or if overused laterally, can alter facial harmony and contribute to the appearance of jowls.

Cannula techniques, though safe, may sometimes distribute product more broadly than desired, especially if filler is placed too far from the central chin pad.

Product choice also matters—firmer gels like Defyne can sometimes result in a more projected or rigid appearance if not sculpted delicately.

You may want to consider waiting a few months to allow the product to settle and evaluate changes before proceeding with any correction or further treatment. If the filler continues to cause aesthetic imbalance, targeted dissolving or refining could help restore natural contours.