As one reaches their forties and fifties, they may undoubtedly notice their facial contours have altered over time. For example, the fullness in the midportion of their face, particularly in their cheeks, may have lost their youthful volume. As someone looks closely at the lower portion of their face, they may also witness submental fullness, which is more often referred to as a double chin. At different angles, the submental fullness may appear more prominent.
Although these changes don’t occur overnight, many can attest to the fact that it almost appears as if it has. The truth of the matter is that these facial transformations creep up year after year. In addition to maturity, other reasons for these changes may be heredity, weight gain, or weight loss.
Cosmetic injections have made incredible strides in the world of aesthetics. Botox, for example, is one of the leading injections used to diminish lines and wrinkles along the forehead, between the brows, and crow’s feet. While Botox is in the lead, other cosmetic injections have been pioneers in their own aesthetic right. And these injections are top choices for nonsurgical facial contouring.
To address the loss of fullness in the cheek area, a product by the name of Voluma has been considered one which has offered patients with an outstanding outcome. While patient dependent, the effects of Voluma may last up to two years.
During a consultation with a plastic surgeon or their aesthetic nurse specialist, they will determine if a person is a good candidate for Voluma. If it is determined so, photos may be taken prior to the injection so before-and-after pictures will be available.
Prior to the injection, a topical lidocaine cream will be applied to help ensure more comfort for the patient. Methodically, the medical professional will deliver the Voluma slowly. Towards the end of the injection series, a mirror will be on hand so the patient can see the aesthetic transformation. And the results are immediate. There is no downtime with Voluma; however, there may be a bit of bruising which can be easily camouflaged by makeup.
A quickly rising star for addressing submental fullness is another cosmetic injection called Kybella. While the former injection only requires one visit, Kybella is considered more of a treatment plan which may range from two to five series. Kybella’s main ingredient of deoxycholic acid breaks down and destroys fat deposits to help eradicate the appearance of a double chin. Once a person is determined to be a candidate for Kybella, the medical professional will map out the injection area on the underside portion of the chin and numb the region prior to delivering the treatment.
Treatment sessions are generally recommended to be spaced about six weeks apart. Icing is important after treatment to help alleviate any bruising or swelling following the injections.
While these treatments are considered nonsurgical, it’s incredibly important to have them executed by a medical professional who is adept in the facial anatomy.
