Jaw Contouring Treatment in London

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the age-related changes that occur in the jaw and chin?

One of the features of youthfulness is a well contoured jawline. This gives an attractive appearance to the lower face while a defined chin adds balance and support.  As we age, our jaw line begins to sag due to the bone changes. Laxity of the muscles of the face and the  loss of volume in the midface supporting our skin leading to the loss of chin definition. 

WHAT ARE THE NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CHIN AND JAW CONTOURING?

There are a range of non-surgical Cosmetic treatments available for jaw and chin contouring. These include: 

• Dermal fillers: these are a popular treatment choice for chin and jaw contouring. These are injected into the chin and mid face creating volume which in turn supports and lifts the jawline creating the appearance of a more contoured jaw and chin. Dermal filler injection can also benefit younger clients who wish to add more definition to their lower face. We use thicker, higher-molecular-weight dermal fillers, such as Restylane® LYFT, Juvederm® Voluma, Juvederm® Volux and Radiesse® for chin reshaping and contouring.  Typically, the effects of treatment last for one year. 
• Botox® is commonly used to slim the lower face and contour the jaw. Typically, the effects last for three to 9 months.
• Thread lift: PDO®/ Silhouette® thread lift is an effective method for improving the jaw definition. 

DESCRIBE THE CHIN/JAW CONTOURING PROCEDURE?

At Clapham Skin Clinic, we follow the following protocol: 

• Telephonic/face to face Consultation with our doctor who will take a full medical history. 
• Assessment of the Jaw, chin and the mid face based on face to face/ video consultation and photographs .
• If deemed suitable for the procedure, we will schedule you for the procedure after giving you a thinking time( cooling off period) so that you can take an informed decision. 

On the day of the procedure the procedure is carried out using dermal fillers, Botox®, PDO® threads or a combination of treatments.