Ask the Surgeon

My jowls have become prominent over the past few years, and I'm starting to develop a double chin. Would a facelift help?

A facelift raises and tightens the skin in the lower third of the face and over the jaw line, making it the most appropriate treatment for sagging in the jowl area. During a consultation, I can help you determine whether other procedures should be part of your overall treatment plan. For example, if you have excess fatty deposits in the chin area, you may opt to have liposuction (a fat vacuuming procedure) done at the same time. If your chin is weak or your midfacial bony structure is inadequate, augmentation of these skeletal areas may further improve your facial harmony. Laser resurfacing may refine your skin tone, reduce surface wrinkles and improve the results of a facelift.

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