Many people notice that their skin texture changes when they age. Some people notice more dramatic changes than others and some have very specific problem areas. One area that is often a source of concern is the chin area. Oftentimes, the texture of the skin becomes rough and course. In addition, it's not uncommon for many people to have a horizontal chin crease. These creases tend to deepen and become more pronounced as they age.
The name for this particular type of creasing in the skin is a mental crease. The primary cause of this skin problem in the chin area is the mentalis muscle. While dermal fillers are a great solution in some cases, often the lines are too deep and numerous. In these cases, Botox is a great solution. Botox cosmetic provides a very easy, inexpensive and very effective way to improve these conditions.
It is injected into the mentalis muscle to treat this condition. Usually, your physician will inject two separate injections near the tip of the chin on either side of the midline. As for the horizontal chin crease, the same action of the mentalis muscle tends to draw the skin of the chin upward, exaggerating this crease. The same injection into the muscle can relax the mentalis and lessen the severity of the horizontal chin crease, making it look less prominent.
The Jaw
Reducing a disproportioned jaw is now a possibility with a non-invasive procedure, thanks to this solution. This jaw reduction affects the jaw muscle. The masseter is a muscle in the jaw that controls chewing, and has a tendency to grow quite large.
Women who feel as though their jaws are too square or masculine are the most common groups seeking treatment for jaw reduction. This trait is often caused by the large muscle responsible for the eating motion. During this jaw reduction, the doctor injects into the masseter, putting it into a relaxed state. What ends up happening is that the injections end up relaxing the masseter muscle. The effect on the appearance is that the jaw ends up appearing softer and smaller.
Compared to surgical jaw reduction, this jaw augmentation offers a less invasive solution to oversized jaws.
Your Face after Botox
The target area may show small red dots after the procedure. It's not very common, but some patients reported instances of minor bruising or swelling. If any marks do occur, they will normally disappear after a few hours. If they do appear, you can simply cover them with a thin layer of make-up.
When Will I Require Follow Up Treatment?
You'll likely need to revisit your doctor for a follow up injection after four to six months. Of course, patient follow up depends on the type of treatment performed and the extent of the problem area. But it's pretty typical for a patient to come several times during the first year. And then periodically for follow up in the subsequent years. After the muscles have been relaxed for a while, it takes less to maintain that relaxation.
The name for this particular type of creasing in the skin is a mental crease. The primary cause of this skin problem in the chin area is the mentalis muscle. While dermal fillers are a great solution in some cases, often the lines are too deep and numerous. In these cases, Botox is a great solution. Botox cosmetic provides a very easy, inexpensive and very effective way to improve these conditions.
It is injected into the mentalis muscle to treat this condition. Usually, your physician will inject two separate injections near the tip of the chin on either side of the midline. As for the horizontal chin crease, the same action of the mentalis muscle tends to draw the skin of the chin upward, exaggerating this crease. The same injection into the muscle can relax the mentalis and lessen the severity of the horizontal chin crease, making it look less prominent.
The Jaw
Reducing a disproportioned jaw is now a possibility with a non-invasive procedure, thanks to this solution. This jaw reduction affects the jaw muscle. The masseter is a muscle in the jaw that controls chewing, and has a tendency to grow quite large.
Women who feel as though their jaws are too square or masculine are the most common groups seeking treatment for jaw reduction. This trait is often caused by the large muscle responsible for the eating motion. During this jaw reduction, the doctor injects into the masseter, putting it into a relaxed state. What ends up happening is that the injections end up relaxing the masseter muscle. The effect on the appearance is that the jaw ends up appearing softer and smaller.
Compared to surgical jaw reduction, this jaw augmentation offers a less invasive solution to oversized jaws.
Your Face after Botox
The target area may show small red dots after the procedure. It's not very common, but some patients reported instances of minor bruising or swelling. If any marks do occur, they will normally disappear after a few hours. If they do appear, you can simply cover them with a thin layer of make-up.
When Will I Require Follow Up Treatment?
You'll likely need to revisit your doctor for a follow up injection after four to six months. Of course, patient follow up depends on the type of treatment performed and the extent of the problem area. But it's pretty typical for a patient to come several times during the first year. And then periodically for follow up in the subsequent years. After the muscles have been relaxed for a while, it takes less to maintain that relaxation.
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