Treatments with injectable products are frequently performed as a first step within the scope of facial esthetics, as they allow for quick and simple correction of moderate signs of ageing and involve no recovery period. Botulinum toxin treats wrinkles by relaxing the facial muscles which cause them, while hyaluronic acid is used to fill wrinkles and grooves, as well as to increase volume in the lips and cheek area. In general, these treatments must be repeated periodically to maintain results.
Treatments with injectable products are frequently performed as a first step within the scope of facial esthetics, as they allow for quick and simple correction of moderate signs of ageing and involve no recovery period. Botulinum toxin treats wrinkles by relaxing the facial muscles which cause them, while hyaluronic acid is used to fill wrinkles and grooves, as well as to increase volume in the lips and cheek area. In general, these treatments must be repeated periodically to maintain results.
Rejuvenation of the cheeks and middle area of the face includes surgical and non-surgical options (minimally invasive), which may be used in isolation or in conjunction with one another. On the one hand, filling of deep wrinkles and grooves with hyaluronic acid may help to recover a younger look, especially in early stages. On the other, when signs of ageing are more advanced, or, if client is seeking a more effective and long-lasting treatment, surgical options, namely the face lift, may be the more appropriate choice — even if it implies a longer recovery time. In some cases, lipofilling may be applied in conjunction with face lifting, so as to develop volume in the affected regions of the face.
Rhinoplasty is an esthetic surgery which allows for correction of deformities and asymmetries of the nose, focusing on the tip, the dorsum (bridge), or deviations in the bone or cartilage. For clients wishing to avoid surgery, nasal reshaping with hyaluronic acid may help to improve some deformities, increase volume around the tip and dorsum, or alter the transition zone between the nose and lips.
Otoplasty is a procedure which reduces the size of the ears or repositions them to lay closer to the head, with the appropriate curvature. It is a surgery which is often performed on children as young as four or five years of age, but many adults undergo the procedure as well. A separate problem, which affects many women, is tearing of the earlobe due to excessive use of earrings. This can be corrected under local anesthesia.
Rejuvenation of the lips involves, primarily, minimally invasive procedures. If the objective is increased volume or better definition, hyaluronic acid is generally the preferred option.
Many individuals seek improved definition to the chin and jawline but do not wish to undergo orthognathic surgery, preferring, rather, a procedure which is less invasive and involves a faster recovery. Hyaluronic acid is a temporary solution, but one which provides clients with the desired contour and involves no recovery period. Beyond this, silicone implants are a definitive alternative, involving quick recovery. For cases characterized by an accumulation of fat in the jowls, liposuction may be an option for improving esthetics in this region.
In general, the neck is treated in conjunction with the face in order to obtain more balanced results. However, there are specific situations in which a neck lift in isolation, or liposuction of the jowls, may significantly help to rejuvenate this area of the body.