Facial Contouring Treatment: Botox & Filler Combination

Are these facial skin concerns familiar to you?

•     Rounded / Rectangular face shape

•     Witch’s jowls (chin that is overly prominent)

•     Receding Chin

•     Sagging Skin

•     Hollow cheeks

•     Hollow under-eyes

•     Sad and droopy face

•     Nasolabial folds

•     Fine lines and Wrinkles

You may think that the only way to fix these concerns is through surgical procedures.

But you may want to think again. Nowadays, non-surgical procedures are used to treat several facial skin concerns such as improving contours the on the face and reducing wrinkles and facial folds.

Among others, fillers and Botox are two of the well-known non-surgical treatments today. Both are known to have safe and effective results with no downtime. In other words, you can go back to your regular activities after doing these two treatments.

Fillers a non-surgical fine lines treatment

Fillers are used to restore the skin’s youthfulness and elasticity. There are different types of fillers. The basic ingredient in all of them is hyaluronic acid (HA) which is naturally present in our skin.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is made of a substance that the body recognizes as ‘its own’.  It plays an important role in maintaining your skin’s moisture, volume, suppleness and firmness. As we age, our cells are slowly losing its ability to produce HA by itself thus; our skin begins to sag, forming wrinkles and folds.

Hyaluronic acid is usually used to decrease the appearance of facial fine lines and to reduce dark-eye circle that will give you an overall rejuvenated and well-rested look.

Filler works by injecting the HA in the problem areas in which it fills up the gap caused by unwanted lines and folds. The treatment takes about 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of filler required, and the result can be seen instantly. Since filler is a non-surgical procedure there is no recovery time needed.

‘Liquid Lift’ Technique with Fillers

Apart from improving fine lines, fillers can also help to achieve a natural “V” shaped face as well as a sharp nose bridge without the surgery.

Moreover, there is a special technique called ‘Liquid Lift’ wherein advanced dermal fillers are injected into the skin to create a lifted and contoured effect. This procedure can give a gentle natural lift on the overall features of your face that includes improvement of the eye-bags or “tear-trough”, management of the nasolabial folds, chin augmentation, fine lines and wrinkles reduction, and restoration of a natural contoured face. These improvements will result in a more rested energetic and youthful appearance.

Botox a non-surgical wrinkle treatment

Botox is known to be an effective treatment in ironing out unwanted wrinkles caused by muscle contraction attached to the overlying skin which is also called “dynamic wrinkles”. Dynamic wrinkles appear when you do facial movements such as frowning or smiling. These movements produce muscle contraction that binds the skin together thus forming lines between the bulks of the muscle.

Botox works by temporarily blocking the signal from a nerve to a muscle so that dynamic wrinkles will be relaxed and softened. Botox is a treatment that is best for frown lines or “angry 11”, horizontal forehead lines and smile lines. It is also used to lift the eyebrows and to correct lines around the lips and neck.

The procedure of the treatment is very simple and quick.  It takes about 5 minutes and the most pain you may feel is just like a tiny ant-bites. There is no recovery time needed as it’s a non-surgical procedure. Given that Botox is used to relax and soften wrinkles, the result is not as immediate as fillers. It usually becomes visible few days after the treatment since your muscle is gradually relaxing as time goes by.

Jaw correction through Botox

Botox in Singapore is commonly used for facial slimming. Asian who has a square, round or rectangular shaped facial structure can achieve the desired “V” shaped face. There is a myth that says, “To be able to correct the jaw shape, a surgical procedure of cutting the jaw bones has to be done.” But thanks to Botox, this myth was busted.

By injecting Botox into the muscles that we use for chewing along the angles of the jaw, it will result to a slim and contoured jaw shape. The jaw will be reduced and the face will be slimmer giving a V shape look.

The combination treatment of Fillers and Botox may be a good alternative option to effectively slim down and contour the face. It is still best for you to visit a certified skin clinic and consult a physician who has enough experience with these treatments. The treatment usually begins with the physician assessing the areas of your face that you want to improve. By doing this, the physician will be able to recommend a treatment plan that is appropriate and specific to your needs.

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