Non Surgical Chin enhancements

Up until the last few years, if you wanted a stronger, more prominent chin, there would be nothing else for it but the surgeon’s knife. These days, however, many people are enjoying new profiles in half the time and for a lot less money.

How does a non surgical chin enhancement work?

In recent years, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections like botox have created a revolution in anti-ageing and reconstruction treatments for the face. As our bodies age, the production of collagen and elastin, which like in the dermis layer of the skin, begins to slow. Skin begins to lose its elasticity and suppleness, and fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear.

As the use of dermal fillers for the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles increased, so too did their use for reshaping areas of the face, including the chin. Injected at precise locations for optimal effect, dermal fillers have made it easier and cheaper for people to get exactly the chin they are after, without the need for general anesthetics or long recovery times.

The area is first numbed with a local anesthetic before the dermal filler is injected under the skin to create the shape of chin the patient is after. Because the patient is awake throughout the procedure, they can work with the physician to achieve exactly the look they are after. This is partly the reason why dermal fillers have become so successful.

A non-surgical chin augmentation will generally last around 2 years, and there have been very few complications to date. Your physician will check before proceeding if you have any sensitivity to the dermal filler, or will possibly have an allergic reaction. Some common post-treatment reactions include redness, swelling, asymmetry and bruising, all of which usually sort themselves out in a short time.

The most common dermal fillers include filler types JU, JU+ (juvederm voluma), and Radiesse. These are temporary fillers that can be reversed if problems arise with an injection of hyaluronidase. Permanent fillers are generally not recommended because there is an increase in the likelihood of complications such as lumps or infection.

What is involved with a non-surgical face lift?

For instance, if you opt for a RF session, you will only need one treatment, which, while perhaps more expensive than a one-off botox session, will probably be better value for money in the long term. Laser therapy, on the other hand, might require more downtime, depending on the level of damage to be repaired.

If you are after a complete facial makeover, but are hesitant to go down the path of a surgical facelift, there are plenty of non-surgical options available. Botox injections for treating crows feet and forehead lines, laser and Intense Pulse Light therapy for skin resurfacing and sun damage, and radiofrequency treatments are all very effective and safe, requiring less recovery time than a traditional face lift for a fraction of the price.