Jawline Enhancement

1. Dermal fillers to sculpt the jawline:

As skin aging takes place, collagen and elastin fibers start to degenerate. The loss of skin supportive structures could also be due to an unhealthy lifestyle, stress, sun exposure, and smoking. Other than this, there is also a loss of facial fat in cheeks as well as chin which leads to fat accumulation in the jaw area, thereby creating a prominent jowl.

Dermal fillers can be used to volumize the chin and cheeks which eventually sculpt and reshape the jawline by reducing and lifting the jowl. Sometimes, they are directly injected into the jawline to improve its definition. When injected into the underlying skin tissues of the jawline, these fillers boost collagen and elastin synthesis as well as hydrate the skin. This instantly results in a skin scaffold effect as well as helps lift the areas which require support. After administering into the treatment area, the doctor gives a gentle massage so that filler can spread better and mold the jawline into the desired shape. The jawline fillers include hyaluronic acid, collagen, or calcium hydroxylapatite. Several jaw filler injections required would depend upon the face anatomy and the expected jawline definition.

The upside: A dermal filler treatment takes about 10-15 minutes. The pain felt during the procedure is similar to a rubber band snap or a bug bite, hence some people numb the treatment site with topical anesthetic. There is no excessive downtime that means the patients can return to their daily routine immediately after the treatment.

The results can be seen immediately as the fillers slightly lift and support the skin tissues. The volumizing effect often lasts for about 6-12 months and sometimes longer. After two weeks, the fillers may completely settle in areas of concern, and any swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site may subside providing optimum results.

Aftercare:

• Avoid touching, rubbing, or putting pressure on the treated area for as long as possible.
• Use only mineral make-up and gentle facial cleansers over the jawline that are approved by the doctor.
• Avoid steam rooms, saunas, hot water baths, and strenuous exercise for at least 24 hours.

2. Thread lift to tighten slightly loose skin:

A thread lift involves the insertion of dissolvable threads made of polydioxanone, polylactic acid, or polycaprolactone with the help of fine needles along the jawline to provide a subtle facelift. They help tighten the slightly loose skin and give a plumping effect by promoting new collagen and elastin synthesis at the site of the placement of threads. In this treatment, the patient may need anywhere from 4 to 8 threads depending on the amount of loose skin and jowls. The procedure is more intensive than dermal fillers, hence local anesthesia is necessary to provide comfort throughout the treatment.

The upside: It is a lunchtime procedure (approximately taking an hour to perform) that is carried out once for providing a moderate facelift. Patients can enjoy its benefits for several months to as long as 1-3 years. As per the expectation of the results, the patient needs, and the concerns to be addressed, a thread lift can be customized.

The results can be seen immediately but the full desired outcome can only be experienced after about 10 days. A thread lift provides a natural-looking youthful face, improves skin elasticity and results in a better definition of the jawline contours without any scarring.

Aftercare:

• Avoid the use of harsh skin products, make-up, as well as procedures like microdermabrasion, laser surfacing, and chemical peeling for facial skin.
• Avoid visit to sauna, steam rooms, sun tanning beds, or hot baths as well as heavy exercises at least for the first month of recovery.
• Do not touch the face unnecessarily for the first couple of weeks.
• Avoid alcohol intake and smoking at least for two weeks.
• Do not put pressure or massage the treated area at least for the first two weeks.