Treatments to Rejuvenate the Lower Face and Neck

There are many cosmetic treatments available for rejuvenation of the face and neck. Here we will discuss treatments to address specific concerns with the lower face and neck.

What changes occur in the lower face and neck over time?

Liquid Facelift before and afterThe majority of changes associated with aging in the lower face result from loss of collagen and volume loss. Collagen is the protein that keeps the skin firm, tight, and youthful in appearance. Over time and with sun damage, we lose collagen. It is broken down faster and we make less of it. Also, the bone structure in the face changes. For example, the bones in the upper cheeks move downward and inward. At the same time the fat pads in this area move downward. Together this leads to a descent of the lower face. We start to see laugh lines (from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth) and sometimes they continue to the jawline as marionette lines. Loose skin and wrinkles are seen in the lower face and neck. The jawline definition is also reduced as we see the formation of jowls.

Restoring Volume in the Mid-Face

Voluma before and afterVoluma is a filler that is used to restore lost volume in the mid-face. Voluma is placed on the upper cheek bones and provides and immediate volumizing and lifting effect. Voluma will restore the youthful apple of the cheeks and pull up on the lower face to address many of these changes seen as we age. The active ingredient in Voluma is hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar found in the skin that draws water into the area to provide volume. You will see your results with Voluma right away and enjoy these results for one to two years depending on how much product is used.

Creating More Collagen

There are a number of ways to create more collagen in the skin. First it is important to use good skin care products to protect your skin. This includes daily sunscreen along with products such as retin-A and vitamin C, which stimulate collagen formation and protect your skin from damage. Treatments such as laser skin tightening and Ultra Microneedling will help this even more. These treatments stimulate your body to produce its own natural, new, fresh, and healthy collagen. This helps with wrinkles and loose skin. It will pull the skin from above and below, providing a natural lift.

Treating Wrinkles in the Lower Face

Volbella before and afterMarionette lines and fine lines around the mouth can be treated with fillers. Vollure is an outstanding product that provides natural and long-lasting results for the laugh lines and marionette lines. Vollure can also be used to volumize the lips. Fine lines around the mouth are best treated using Volbella, another filler that works well to fill in the small lines without providing much volume.

Getting Rid of the Double Chin

Kybella before and afterKybellla is a great treatment to get rid of the double chin. Kybellla is the first and thus far only FDA-approved, non-surgical, injectable treatment for the double chin. The active ingredient in Kybellla is a salt found in the body that is used to digest that fat that you eat. When Kybellla is placed in the skin Kybellla will dissolve the fat and it’s naturally eliminated by the body over time. Most people have two to four session Kybellla spaced every three months. A series of laser skin tightening treatments between the first and second Kybellla sessions will give even better results.

Defining the Jawline

Voluma chin before and afterSome people have a weak chin or jaw bone. Fillers such as Voluma can be used to enhance a weak chin and the corner of the jawline. This provides a natural result and can make the face look more balanced. Also, Botox can be used in what is called the Nefertiti Neck Lift to relax the muscle in the neck. This muscle pulls down on the lower face. When relaxed with Botox, it will provide a natural and subtle lift to the lower face to complement the other treatments described here.

Combining Treatments

Rather than simply having one treatment done, most people find that they get the best results when combining many or all of these treatments. These combinations address all of the different aspects associated with aging: volume loss, collagen loss, buildup of fat under the chin, and relaxing muscles.

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