What do you think?
A) Breast augmentation
B) Injectables
C) Liposuction
D) Chin / Jawline augmentation
Give up? If you guessed any of the answers other than “D” you are wrong. Surprisingly, chin augmentation grew more than all three of the other categories combined last year according to recent stats from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
So what’s causing this procedure to skyrocket?
The desire for the perfect jawline, chin and jaw sliming can restore balance to the facial features and allows you to reshape your face without surgery. We obviously live in the era of everyone is influenced by social media, Hollywood and celebrities and models,” Many are striving to look more like a Kardashian’s, Angelina Jolie and of course famous models Gigi and Bella Hadid.
All the models and actresses throughout history have always, for the most part, had really strong chin and jawlines. This can be achieved through using dermal filler, which means it’s a temporary way to augment the chin and jawline. It’s really good for people who do not have a lot of volume in the lower third of their face. The results are immediate and can last anywhere from six to 18 months, depending on filler.
The chin, while you might not think it at first, actually makes a big difference in the overall look of the face. We can clearly see how this feature effects Ashlee Simpson’s face.
One of the most effective ways to augment the chin area is with a thicker dermal filler which can be used to contour the chin and the jaw area and create the desirable chin shape. Muscle relaxants can also be used effectively in the chin area to relax the muscles in the chin area and also to stop the corners of the mouth pulling down to the lower face.
Dermal fillers can improve the following
Size of the chin
Using dermal filler you can increase the size of a small chin. See how Emmy Rossum’s nose and chin are in alignment.
Add Length to the chin
Some patients feel like the chin is too short and this can be lengthened with the use of dermal fillers – Sienna Miller has a perfectly oval face thanks to a strong chin and jawline. If you have a recessed chin, a chin augmentation can add length to the face and recessive chins can be injected with dermal filler to create a stronger more projected chin.
Shape of the chin
Chins can be made to look rounder, less angular or pointier with dermal fillers depending upon the desired look.
Lift and restore your Jawline
Eliminating jowls. The unsightly result of sagging skin can be alleviated by strategically adding volume. For a defined jowl-less jawline like Angelina Jolie. Filler can contour the jawline and create a more chiseled youthful look.