25 May Is Your Jaw Making You Look Older and Heavier Than You Are?
A “strong jaw profile” is the must-have essential of the summer—and it’s easier to get than you think. Chin and/or jawline contouring using dermal fillers gives you the well-defined jaw you want. A weak or soft chin and jawline can make you look older and heavier than you are, and there are numerous causes for this issue. For starters, you certainly don’t have to be overweight (or old!) to struggle with a weak jaw or chin. There are genetic factors to consider, since the shape of your actual jawbone definitely plays a role. Skin laxity from genetics and lack of collagen and elastin might also be part of the problem.
It might sound counterintuitive that adding volume in the chin or jawline is the solution, but in many cases it’s true. Dermal fillers are a temporary and instantaneous solution to a poorly defined chin and jaw. This treatment can give the appearance of the Ariana Grande jawline that everybody wants without painful and costly surgeries. You might think of dermal fillers as strictly being used for the lips, and while they do a great job on that part of the face there’s so much more that dermal fillers can do.
How Dermal Fillers Work
Most dermal fillers are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), which already occurs in your body. This dramatically minimizes any risk of your body “rejecting” these fillers when they are injected. Different dermal fillers are designed for various parts of the body and face—the lips are just one area. You can also use dermal fillers below the eyes, in the cheeks, on the tops of the hands, and of course along the jaw and chin.
HA dermal fillers provide immediate results, though some minor swelling is common in the first few days post-injection. If you’re thinking about jaw contouring for a special event or photo, it’s a good idea to schedule your appointment two weeks in advance. This allows ample time for any swelling or bruising to subside. However, you will get a sneak peek of what you can expect right after the injection.
Volume When and Where You Need It
In many cases, people with weak jawlines and chins have noticed this lack of volume from a young age. Getting older, weight fluctuations, and a loss of collagen can make the situation worse, but ultimately this is simply how your body is. Dermal fillers give you the control you deserve in customizing your profile, aesthetics, and confidence. For many people, routine dermal filler appointments are part of their bi-annual “to do” lists. Since HA fillers can last anywhere from 6 – 12 months (depending on the filler and amount), non-surgical jaw and chin contouring can easily fit into anyone’s schedule.
There are also other types of fillers that do not use HA. Instead, they work by encouraging the body to create collagen in targeted areas. These fillers do not provide immediate results, but you will start to see the volume improve in the weeks and months following the injections. Full results can last up to two years. There are some clients who prefer these fillers, but in most cases jaw and chin contouring is best suited for HA fillers. You can discuss the benefits of various fillers during your jaw contouring consultation.
Turn Back the Clock with Contouring
Do you spend a lot of time getting your jaw contouring just right for a night out or photos? If so, you know the magic of contouring—but you also know how frustrating and time consuming it can be. Plus, using makeup to contour is a trick of the light and eye, not an actual change to the contour of the jaw. Dermal fillers truly change the shape of the jaw and chin for the better, giving you a serious self-esteem boost in the process.
Learn more about using dermal fillers for contouring by scheduling your consultation with Parson Skin Center today. Simply fill out the online form or call the office at (480) 282-8386.