I've had Restylane in my nasolabials, and my MD is suggesting more filler to plump out my jowls. I fear looking like a chipmunk. Are lasers effective at tightening up this region?
February 23, 2009
Answer: Conservative Fillers or Lift will address jowls Lasers and other laser-like devices (Thermage, etc.) will likely disappoint you if you are looking for improvements in your jowl region. Injectable fillers can help to soften the transition from jowl to chin, where you have a subtle break. Your concern about looking too puffy is understandable. We usually don't try to achieve a 100% correction and often stage the treatment into 2 spaced 4 weeks apart.
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February 23, 2009
Answer: Conservative Fillers or Lift will address jowls Lasers and other laser-like devices (Thermage, etc.) will likely disappoint you if you are looking for improvements in your jowl region. Injectable fillers can help to soften the transition from jowl to chin, where you have a subtle break. Your concern about looking too puffy is understandable. We usually don't try to achieve a 100% correction and often stage the treatment into 2 spaced 4 weeks apart.
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Answer: Tighten Up my Jowls Yes, there are lasers to tighten the skin but are not the most effective treatment for your concern. There are also other treatments that you can combine with lasers for better results; one of them is Ultherapy, a non-invasive treatment that will increase collagen production and cause skin tightening while giving you a natural look and will improving your jowls; you will see partial results immediately, but the final look will achieve some months later. You can also continue using the hyaluronic acid fillers to improve these areas as long overcorrections are not made.
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Answer: Tighten Up my Jowls Yes, there are lasers to tighten the skin but are not the most effective treatment for your concern. There are also other treatments that you can combine with lasers for better results; one of them is Ultherapy, a non-invasive treatment that will increase collagen production and cause skin tightening while giving you a natural look and will improving your jowls; you will see partial results immediately, but the final look will achieve some months later. You can also continue using the hyaluronic acid fillers to improve these areas as long overcorrections are not made.
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