I am 36 years old and have facial sagging on my left side with a developing jowl. What can I do to fix it?

September 17, 2014
Asked By:carmedyann in Yakima, WA

This only became noticeable to me after a dental visit where the dentist pulled quite aggressively on my face while injecting novocaine. Is it possible he tore a ligament? Or is it more likely that the sagging is due to sun exposure from driving (I drive a lot). And what can I do to fix this asymmetry and ugly left side jowl?

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February 7, 2015

Answer: Need physical exam

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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February 7, 2015

Answer: Need physical exam

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2014

Answer: True gel development best dealt with by a facelift. Fillers are an option however.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2014

Answer: True gel development best dealt with by a facelift. Fillers are an option however.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 28, 2018

Answer: Early sings of aging and possible treatments

Kevin Sadati, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
December 28, 2018

Answer: Early sings of aging and possible treatments

Kevin Sadati, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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September 22, 2014

Answer: Early unilateral sagging.

September 22, 2014

Answer: Early unilateral sagging.

March 3, 2015

Answer: It is unlikely a dentist cause your jowl sagging

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2015

Answer: It is unlikely a dentist cause your jowl sagging

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon

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