Jawlines Contouring in Edmonton
Jawlines Contouring in Edmonton
Why is jawline contouring so popular among the womenfolk? Well, it is aesthetics. When you look at the faces of popular men, you find that the square jawline is the epitome of power and masculinity.
The strong jawline, as part of the face, is the mark of the alpha male and superheroes. However, women being the more subtle of the genders love a more relaxed jawline.
For many women, a strong jaw is not good for the optics. It portrays more of macho than feminine grace. And that is why millions of women worldwide resort to jawline contouring to achieve the ideal jaw shape that boosts their confidence.
What Is Jawline Contouring?
Jawline contouring is a procedure to reshape the jawlines and make them more defined. We will discuss different ways of jawline contouring in Edmonton. Women love their jawline oval or heart-shaped, while men prefer square and chiseled jawlines. In the past, people who wanted to change their jawline and facial contouring used surgery. But the expensive and invasive procedure is painful and comes with a lengthy recovery period although the results are permanent.
The good news is there are non-invasive jawline contouring procedures that also provide satisfactory results without the pain and long recovery time. These contouring methods include:
BOTOX® Injection
Injectable Fillers
Ultherapy
PDO threads
The four methods above can help transform your jawline into a gentler and more beautiful shape and offer excellent results. If you are considering a non-surgical jawline contouring procedure but don’t know which to choose, here are your options.
The BOTOX® Injection for Jawline Contouring
BOTOX®, from Botulinum toxin A, has been a superstar of the aesthetic surgery industry for many years for lines and wrinkles correction. The toxin works by relaxing the masseter muscle, which is the jaw muscle responsible for chewing.
This simple procedure is almost painless and has a minimal recovery period. Plus, the results are almost instantaneous and gets better within a few weeks after the procedure.
How Botox Works for Jawline Contouring
Whether you are male or female, the Botox injection can give you the facial shape you desire. All it requires is a few units of Botox injected into your lower jaw. The toxin then acts on the masseter muscle in the lower jaw, gradually relaxing it during the days after the procedure. Over time, the shape of your lower jaw will become less square and chiseled. You discover that your jawline has become narrower, giving your face a V shape.
When Will You See Results?
Results will take about 1 week to start showing and get better over time. You will see the best results four to six weeks after the treatment. While the results are not permanent, jawline contouring with Botox can last up to six months. The botox wears off by time and your body build resistance
Because the treatment depends on the relaxation of the masseter muscle, any activity that can work the muscle can reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. Chewing for long hours and anything that involves moving the lower jaw continuously can reduce the results. It is best to come for touch-up injections at least twice a year to maintain optimal results.
What Are the Side Effects?
Botox for jawline contouring has the same side effects as other Botox procedures. Common side effects include
- Swelling
- Bleeding
- Bruising
Who Cannot Use this Procedure?
Botox treatment for jawline contouring is not suitable for people whose facial bone structure causes prominent jawline. However, it is ideal for people who have hypertrophy of the masseter.
Fillers for Jaw Contouring
Injectable dermal fillers are effective for jawline contouring. Unlike Botox which relaxes the jaw muscles, fillers work by adding volume to parts of the jawline and the face that are saggy or drooping.
Often, our face and jawline sag as we age, resulting in sub-optimal aesthetics. Despite the many advances in anti-aging science, it is still impossible to stop aging. But you can slow down the effects of aging. Dermal fillers are a safe and effective method of reversing age-induced facial and jawline issues.
How Does Filler Work for Jaw Contouring?
Dermal fillers fill the void in the face and jawline, making you appear fuller and more beautiful. This noninvasive procedure can be a standalone solution or combined with Botox for more satisfactory and longer lasting results.
The Botox injection will help relax and smoothen the facial and jaw muscles while the fillers add volume to sagging and drooping areas. The result is a tighter, plumper and more youthful appearance.
What Is in a Filler Injection?
There are different types of fillers. Some Dermal filler injections can comprise hyaluronic acid gel such as brands like Juvederm and Restylane. There are fillers that act as collagen-stimulators including Sculptra and Radiesse.
Who Should Use Filler Injection
Dermal fillers are perfect for people with an age-induced or genetically weak or receding jawline. It is also ideal for patients with dimpling, sagging jawline, creases, wrinkles, and lines.
When Will I See Results?
The results of dermal filling injection for jawline contouring are instant. You start seeing the results immediately after the procedure, which takes less than 45 minutes.
However, the results are not permanent. You need to go for maintenance injections for the effect to last for longer, but most dermal fillers are effective for up to 6-24 months.
Is the Procedure Painful?
You may fill a slight tang as the needle enters your skin, but the procedure is largely painless. This is because the area around the jaw is less sensitive and most dermal fillers have an anesthetic effect.
Ultherapy
Ultherapy is a non-surgical procedure that tightens the skin using ultrasound technology. This non-invasive treatment is effective for contouring the jawline by tightening the skin around the area. It can also revitalize skin on the chest, face, sternum and more.
How Ultherapy Works
Ultherapy is short for ultrasound therapy. It works by concentrating ultrasound energy on the skin to stimulate the natural production of collagen in the body. Collagen is the substance that gives the skin its firmness and supple texture. Aging reduces the body’s ability to produce collagen, leading to saggy skin, wrinkles, lines and other unpleasant effects that reduce aesthetic appeal.
When Will I See Results
The Ultherapy procedure requires time to work because it stimulates the body to produce collagen. You can start seeing results three months after the treatment because the body would be able to produce significant amounts of collagen by then. Note that you need several sessions spaced out at week intervals for the procedure to work.
Is It Painful
The Ultherapy procedure is not painful. However, you might feel a ting during the treatment and a slight puffiness after your session. Possible side effects include numbness, swelling, and inflammation.
Ultherapy helps to tighten the skin around the jawline, giving you a firmer skin. It offers excellent results for sagging, jowls, drooping and other age-induced facial problems.
Most people will start seeing results a few weeks after the first session and two to three sessions are enough for optimal performance. However, you may need maintenance sessions to sustain the improved collagen production in your skin.
PDO Threads
Another non-surgical jawline contouring technique is the minimal-invasive procedure that uses PDO or polydioxanone threads. The PDO thread procedure is a skin lift treatment that helps correct saggy skin for a firmer and sharper jawline.
What Does the PDO Thread Procedure Involve?
The PDO thread lift involves inserting small threads into the skin with extremely fine needles or cannulas at strategic spots to deliver an instant lift. Based on the size of the area and the number of threads the procedure requires, a session can take up to 30 minutes to one hour or more.
Because the PDO thread lifting is minimally-invasive, Dr. Alhallak (Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical sciences) will apply a local anesthetic to the target areas for a mild numbing effect. You may feel slight discomfort during the session, but improved techniques continue to lower the pain patients experience during the procedure.
The PDO thread is a collagen-stimulator and over time will promote the body’s natural ability to produce the substance. Within 12 months of the procedure, the body will absorb the threads but the collagen production will continue to keep the skin firm and supple.
Effects of PDO Thread Lift
This procedure has three main effects on the body including:
- Mechanical skin lifting which provides instant results
- Collagen stimulation which promotes cellular rejuvenation
- Neovascularization for improved skin texture, elasticity, and fine lines.
- Tightens the skin.
Side Effects of PDO Thread
PDO thread lifting has some side effects including:
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Soreness
- Swelling
- A sensation of mild tightness up to two weeks after the procedure
In rare cases, PDO procedure may cause infection, salivary duct damage, nerve damage, and nodules formation.
Apart from jawline contouring, the PDO thread lift is also effective for Crow’s feet, jowls, wrinkles, eyebrow lines, and nasolabial folds among others.
Jawline contouring used to be expensive, painful, and long. Now, there are many equally effective but non-surgical procedures that will give you the perfect jawline. Whether you want a chiseled jawline or a V-shaped feminine look, the above procedures are safe, fast, and painless and offer exceptional and long-lasting results.
Albany Cosmetic and Laser Center in Edmonton is an award-winning medical spa and cosmetic clinic. We offer all type fo aesthetic procedures such as non-surgical nose job, Botox for smile lines, non-surgical butt lift, acne treatment, peeling, skin tightening, body slimming