Lower Face Treatment

What is the Lower Face Treatment?

Volumising and contouring products are administered via needle, into the area of the chin and lower jawline, which has the effect of ‘dropping’ the chin and concealing the double chin. Once the chin has been extended to thin and lengthen the face, volumising and contouring products are injected into the jawline to hide jowls and define the jawline.

What products are used?

You may commonly see a variety of different products being used within clinics. These products will range in cost: the cost will reflect the consistency of the product and therefore determine how long the product will last. Cheaper products will often be thinner products, designed to last 4-6 months.

Mid-range products are typically thicker and designed to last 6-12 months.

Our Lower Face treatment has been created around the use of semi-permanent products, a type of product that are very firm. These firm products require very precise placement and in very tiny amounts to ensure that the product cannot be detected – only the most experienced and skilled cosmetic nurses are trained to use this type of products. Semi-permanent products are designed to last 18-24months.

What to expect on the day of treatment

Prior to your Lower Face Treatment, you will be consulted by a Cosmetic Registered Nurse Injector and the Prescribing Doctor, to review your health history (including any contraindications) and to discuss with you, the benefits and risks associated with the Lower Face Treatment.

After your initial consultation, and providing you wish to proceed with treatment, you will be required to attend your appointment 30-60 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment – this is so topical anaesthetic can be applied to numb the treating areas, which will ensure that you are made as comfortable as possible. In addition, ice packs can be used to provide more comfort and reduce the risk of bruising.

After the treating areas have been numbed for an hour, your Cosmetic Registered Nurse Injector will take you through to the treatment room. It is at this time that your injector will reiterate the treatment plan and the potential risks and after care instructions, and with your consent, commence treatment.

When your treatment has concluded, you will be provided with the product card(s) which contains the product details, – you will also be provided with written aftercare instructions. In addition, your Cosmetic Registered Nurse Injector will request that you send an image via our email, no more than four hours following treatment, to ensure that the treated areas are looking as expected following your treatment.

How long does the treatment take?

The Lower Face Treatment generally takes one and a half hours to two hours. However, additional time might be required to pre-treatment skin numbing.

Does it hurt?

Before your treatment, a topical anaesthetic gel will be applied to reduce discomfort throughout the treatment. In addition, the volumising and contouring products contain local anaesthetic that will provide an additional numbing effect.

How long do the results last?

Our Lower Face Treatment is customised to meet the individual aesthetic goals of each patient and typically will last a minimum of 18–24 months, with some patients reporting that it lasts 5 + years.

What is the recovery time?

Following your Lower Face Treatment, there is usually some transient redness and swelling – this will dissipate within a few days. You may also experience bruising that can remain for days to weeks following your treatment.

Makeup can be worn 24 hours after treatment, and we will recommend the best types of makeup to use.

Potential Side Effects

Every non-surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risk – it is important that you understand these risks and the possible complications associated with each treatment.

While the majority of patients do not experience the following, it is very important that you are ware of the more server potential side effects and discuss these potential side effects with your treating practitioner – this includes your prescribing doctor and the treating registered nurse. Only once you have had a detailed conversation with your prescribing doctor and your treating registered nurse, prior to your treatment, can you make an informed decision as to how you proceed with your cosmetic injectable treatment.

The most common side effects can occur immediately following your treatment or in some cases be delayed and can worsen over the coming hours and/or days following your treatment. Some of the most common side effects include but are not limited to the following:

• Inflammatory Reactions (swelling, Skin redness)
• Bruising
• Bleeding/Haematoma
• Itchiness
• Tenderness
• Paraesthesia/Numbness

Other adverse reactions may include:

• Infections including abscesses, granuloma, and localised hypersensitivity
• Induration or nodules
• Skin Discoloration
• Weak feeling effect

You will also need to consider the extremely rare but serious adverse events associated with intravascular injection of products that have been reported and include temporary and permanent visual impairment, blindness, cerebral ischemia or cerebral haemorrhage, leading to stroke, skin necrosis, and damage to underlying structures.

Post-Procedure Care

The following are very common side effects after treatment and should resolve with time.

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness
• Puncture Marks
• Asymmetry
• Tenderness
• Hardness
• Tightness
• Itching

To prevent and/or help minimise any bruising after your treatment: 

• Application of a cold compress to the treatment area immediately and for at least 15minutes after.
• The regular intermittent application of cold packs during the first 24-48 hours may be beneficial. A cycle to consider is 10min on and 5min off.
• Sleep with the head elevated for the first evening.
• Vigorous exercise can increase blood pressure and aggravate any bruising that is developing – therefore, exercise should be avoided for the first 24 hours.
• You should avoid extreme heat for the first 24hrs (or until bruising has resolved).
• Topical creams that may help with bruising – reduction in the development and helping in the resolution.
• Arnica cream – apply liberally to affected area 3-4x per day until resolution
• Vitamin k cream – apply liberally to affected area 3-4x per day until resolution

Final Results 

Your final results can take 2-4 weeks.

Aftercare 

Please contact the clinic immediately if you experience any inflammatory reaction and/or side effect. Late onset inflammatory response may occur at least 2 months after injection. If necessary, additional treatments, medications and/or surgery may be necessary.

If out of hours, please attend your local medical centre or emergency department.  

• You may return to your normal activities (including driving immediately post treatment.
• Please cleanse face with water and gentle cleanser.  Avoid any active ingredients.
• Avoid makeup for at least 12 hours.
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure and extreme temperatures for at least 2 weeks post treatment.
• Avoid strenuous exercise or alcohol for 24 hours.
• Avoid touching or massaging the treatment area.
• Avoid facials, waxing, chemical peels, IPL, laser or any other skin treatments for at least 2 weeks after treatment.

As part of your post-treatment care plan, you will be provided with verbal and written post-treatment instructions.