Dr. Zuckerman can help camouflage jowling along the jawline with dermal filler injections, restoring a more crisp, angular appearance.
The formation of jowls and soft tissue descent are part of the natural aging process and genetics, but are also partially due to gravity. The jawline is central to our perception of weight gain and aging. Dr. Zuckerman uses either Radiesse or Voluma for this injectable treatment. He performs targeted injections both in front of and behind the jowl. This treatment works well for those with mild jowling or who are not yet ready for surgery.
However, to fully reverse the formation of jowls, one would need to undergo a surgical procedure to tighten up the jaw line and remove the pad of jowl fat that has accumulated. This would be done via Facelift Surgery with Submental (Under the Chin) Liposuction.
Key Aspects of Treatment
Jawline Contouring Recommended Regimen
Most patients require two treatments per year to maintain a continual effect.
Jawline Contouring Longevity
Treatment is visible immediately and finalizes within one week. It lasts up to six to nine months. Results will vary depending on how much product Dr. Zuckerman injects and how quickly the patient metabolizes Hyaluronic Acid.
Jawline Contouring Procedure Time
10 – 20 minutes per treatment
Jawline Contouring Pretreatment Guidelines
Dr. Zuckerman recommends patients take the following precautions before undergoing jawline contouring with dermal fillers to minimize bruising: no NSAIDs such aspirin or ibuprofen within a couple days before a day after, don’t drink alcohol to excess a day before and a day before, refraining from lying flat or working out within 2 hours after injection.
Jawline Contouring Recovery (Downtime)
Some patients experience slight redness near the injection sites along the jawline immediately post-treatment. There may be minimal bruising as well, but both of these effects generally resolve within 24-48 hours. Most often, Dr. Zuckerman is able to minimize or eliminate such side effects with his techniques, and his patients often go straight back to work after a day-time treatment.
Jawline Contouring Associated Risks
Injection of Hyaluronic Acid filler to contour the jawline is very safe. However, it is important to apply the product uniformly so that unsightly bulges or lumps are not created along the jawline. Dr. Zuckerman is an expert in this area of anatomy as a board-certified plastic surgeon who also performs surgical rejuvenation to solve more severe forms of jowling via facelift surgery or a neck lift. He will perform your treatment himself and make sure you achieve the results you desire.
Possible, although rare, complications include redness, itching or infection at the injection site. In rare cases, a patient may be allergic to the filler, and a board-certified physician’s office will be able to safely and quickly reverse the treatment to eliminate the Hyaluronic Acid.
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