Everything You Need To Know About Chin Filler
Your chin plays a pivotal role in defining the balance and symmetry of your face. When it’s weak, facial harmony can be disrupted, which may affect your self-esteem. Additionally, a receding chin can make your neck appear less toned and contribute to a double chin. Dermal Filler treatments can correct these complaints in as little as half an hour. Our complete guide to Chin Filler explains it all.
What Causes A Weak Chin?
A receding or weak chin slopes back towards the neck rather than lying flat or jutting forward. When this happens, your facial profile can appear out of balance and make other features, such as your nose, seem larger than they are. Chin retrusion is usually the result of genetics or ageing. Your DNA plays a significant role in determining facial features, including the shape and prominence of the chin, however, if your chin is losing its definition, the change can probably be attributed to the natural ageing process.
A gradual loss of bone density can affect the jawbone and surrounding structures, causing them to undergo subtle changes in shape and contour. This combined with a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin, as well as changes in fat distribution and muscle tone, can further contribute to reduced definition. Targeted Chin Filler injections can resculpt the lower face, creating a more harmonious profile by ensuring your chin is proportional to your other facial features.
Juvéderm® Voluma® XC
Juvéderm® is the most popular brand of Dermal Fillers in the UK and our favoured product line at RP Aesthetics. Created by Allergan, the pioneers behind Botox®, the composition of each product in the range has been specifically formulated to suit particular facial areas. This ensures a natural look once the gel is injected. All Juvéderm® Fillers are hyaluronic acid-based but how molecules are cross-linked varies, allowing for subtle differences in viscosity. Voluma® XC is the thickest, strongest substance and mimics the feel of the chin and jawline perfectly.
Small amounts of Filler will be injected into the chin until the desired coverage is achieved. The injectable allows your lower face to be reimagined, building definition and creating a beautifully balanced profile. Creating a more prominent chin helps to tighten the surrounding skin, which may help to reduce the appearance of marionette lines.
How Long Does Chin Filler Last?
Juvéderm® Voluma® XC provides instant results that can last up to a year. Factors such as genetics, age, metabolism and lifestyle choices, including alcohol consumption and smoking, can affect the durability of the injectable. In addition to their initial sculpting power, Chin Filler injections provide ongoing anti-ageing results. When injected, the hyaluronic acid substance activates fibroblast cell receptors that stimulate the production of collagen. This helps to prolong results by providing structural support for the skin.
Does The Treatment Hurt?
Juvéderm® Dermal Fillers contain a small amount of lidocaine. This local anaesthetic helps to minimise discomfort by numbing injection sites. You may experience soreness, minor swelling and bruising following your treatment but all side effects subside quickly, leaving you to enjoy your newly defined chin.
Book Your Chin Filler Treatment At RP Aesthetics
When undergoing aesthetic treatment, it’s essential to choose a skilled and reputable practitioner. Richard Peppiatt was trained by some of the most revered clinicians and gained experience working on Harley Street, the globally recognised hub of private healthcare. When treating a weak chin, Richard takes care to assess how augmentation will affect the rest of the face. His deep understanding of injectables and physiology allows him to create bespoke treatment plans for each client based on their unique facial profile.
To schedule your Chin Filler appointment, call 01912 818775 or complete our online booking form. To discover more about RP Aesthetics, browse our complete treatment list and view before and after photos. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.