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Chin and Jaw Reshaping with Dermal Fillers
Alice Hart-Davis visits Harley Street, where Dr. Pradnya Apte performs a chin and jaw augmentation using dermal fillers. The goal is to enhance facial proportions and achieve a more defined jawline.
Practitioner Background
Dr. Pradnya Apte: A facial aesthetics practitioner with a dental background, providing a comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy and skeletal structure.
Procedure Insights
Consultation: Dr. Apte emphasizes the importance of evaluating the patient’s facial structure and, if necessary, dental health before proceeding with facial aesthetics.
Patient Selection: Fee, the patient, has a recessed jawline and seeks a non-surgical solution to improve facial proportions and boost confidence.
Treatment Process
Evaluation: Assessment of the patient’s jaw and chin to determine the appropriate injection sites.
Injection Technique:
Chin: Filler is injected deep down onto the bone to provide structural support and increased projection.
Jawline: Filler is carefully placed to enhance definition while maintaining a natural feminine angle.
Product Used: Perfectha Sub Skin, a filler with high lifting capacity and structural support properties.
Patient Experience
Sensation: Fee describes the feeling as a strange borrowing sensation but manageable.
Immediate Results: Visible improvement in jawline definition and chin projection.
Aftercare
Avoid Alcohol: To reduce swelling and support clotting mechanisms.
Avoid Heat Exposure: No sauna, steam room, or sun exposure to prevent further swelling.
Follow-Up: Patients should expect optimal results within a month and are encouraged to have a follow-up consultation.
Conclusion
Chin and jaw augmentation using dermal fillers offers a non-surgical solution to enhance facial proportions and achieve a more defined jawline. The procedure is relatively quick, with immediate visible results and minimal downtime.
