Jawlines Contouring in Edmonton

Jawline contouring is a procedure to reshape and define the jawline. In the past, people who wanted to change their jawline and facial contouring used surgery. Surgery is often expensive, invasive procedure, painful and comes with a lengthy recovery period. 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 and Fotona 4D lift
• PDO threads

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. The results are almost instantaneous and improve within a few weeks after the procedure.

When will results be seen?

Results will take about one week to start showing and get better over time. You will see the best results four to six weeks after treatment. While the results are not permanent, jawline contouring with Botox can last up to six months. The treatment depends on the relaxation of the masseter muscle and any activity that can work the muscle can reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. Chewing for long hours and anything other activity 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

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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.

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.

What Is in a filler injection?

There are different types of fillers, some Dermal filler injections are comprised of hyaluronic acid gel such as Juvederm and Restylane. Some fillers 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 injections 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 and are usually effective for 6-24 months.

Is the procedure painful?

You may feel a slight discomfort 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 and Fotona

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. Read more about Fotona here

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, and lines.

When will I see results

Ultherapy 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 requires time to produce significant amounts of collagen.

Is It painful?

Ultherapy is not painful, however, you might feel tingling during treatment and a slight puffiness after your session. Possible side effects include numbness, swelling, and inflammation. Ultherapy helps tighten the skin around the jawline, resulting in firmer skin. It offers excellent results for sagging, drooping and other age-induced facial problems. Two to three sessions are enough for optimal performance. However, maintenance sessions may be required to sustain improved collagen production in your skin.

PDO threads

Another non-surgical jawline contouring technique is a 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 procedure 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. PDO thread lifting is minimally-invasive and a local anesthetic is applied 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 and 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.

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, the 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, and wrinkles.