RESHAPING THE FACE
Michelle Ferguson, PA-C
Dr. Sass and I are excited to have expanded our knowledge and technique of lower face rejuvenation with Juvéderm Voluma through advanced training directly from Allergan (the company that has the Juvéderm family of cosmetic fillers, Botox, and SkinMedica).
When discussing procedures to lessen the signs of aging, people tend to focus on the deeper folds, sagging skin, and the dreaded jowls that have developed, and want to focus on treating just those local areas to improve appearance. However, the reason for these deeper lines is due to changes in other areas of the face that have led to the formation of those trouble spots. As we mature, we lose volume throughout the face by way of the shrinking of fat pads and muscle, as well as loss of bone mass. This loss leads to the lack of support for the facial tissues which then start to deflate and descend. We have discussed this concept over the years as we explain the use of different cosmetic fillers to restore the volume and recreate the support for a more youthful facial shape.
The lower face is often indirectly improved by placing fillers in the upper two-thirds of the face (e.g. the temples and cheeks), lifting the tissues back up, which helps to minimize jowls and marionette lines (the lines from the corners of the mouth down to the chin). When a plan is developed to fully restore the lost volume in this way, the results can be quite dramatic and pleasing. However, often the lower face still needs some specialized, direct placement of filler to really get the WOW factor!
The area of the chin, jowls and jawline is a relatively small region of the face, but requires more volume and structure to fully restore the contour and support. Juvéderm Voluma is an ideal filler to use in this area because it can provide the needed structure and it can last up to a couple of years.
At our office, we highly value education. We pride ourselves on educating our staff AND our guests. Dr. Sassmannshausen and I have many years of experience with cosmetic injectables. Our goal is to provide high quality assessment, set realistic expectations for our guests, and perform procedures safely with exceptional technical skill. We love the science and the art of cosmetic dermatology. We get very excited seeing the transformations and being part of helping our guests look and feel their best.