SURPRISING USES FOR FACIAL FILLERS - How Injectables can offer Non-Surgical alternatives

Cosmetic injections and dermal fillers offer a speedy solution for tackling wrinkles and restoring volume to the lips and cheeks. However, the versatility of these injectables extends beyond these traditional uses. Plastic surgeons and aesthetic specialists have pioneered various alternative applications for facial rejuvenation, some of which are considered "off-label." These innovative uses showcase how injectables can serve as an alternative to more invasive surgical procedures.

Here, we present the top alternative applications for facial injectables:

Brow Lift

Facial cosmetic injections can do more than just smoothen your brow; they can also lift it. By relaxing the orbicularis oculi muscle surrounding the eyes, these injections allow the forehead muscles to pull upwards, elevating the eyebrows. Injecting at the ends of the eyebrows raises the tail of the eyebrow, correcting sagging upper eyelids and making your eyes appear more alert.

Nose Lift

As we age, our noses may start to sag, with the tip drooping and appearing hooked. Injecting a small amount of muscle relaxant at the base of the nose can raise the nasal tip. This injection is typically placed between the nostrils or within the nose tip, relaxing the fibers of the depressor nasii septii muscle responsible for pulling the nose downward, resulting in a perkier nose for several months.

Lip Flip

Distinct from lip fillers, a lip flip elevates the lip line, giving the appearance of a shapelier, more alluring pout. This involves injecting small amounts of muscle relaxant along the upper lip border, which can be used alone or in combination with fillers for a fuller enhancement.

Jawline Slimming

Aging can cause the masseter muscles responsible for chewing to become thick and prominent, resulting in a square, wider-looking face. Injecting along the jawline can reduce the masseter muscle's size, creating a softer, more rounded jawline and a more feminine appearance. This treatment may also lift the cheeks and alleviate the discomfort caused by teeth grinding.

Jowl Tightening

With age, facial muscles in the lower face and neck can shrink and tighten, causing saggy jowls. Injecting specific muscles, such as the depressor anguli oris and the platysma, relaxes them and prevents the downward pull, leading to improved jawline appearance and a more defined profile within a few days.

Neck Smoothing

Injecting the platysma muscle, which extends from the collarbone to the jaw, not only releases tension on the jowls but also relaxes the neck. This temporary treatment erases horizontal lines and softens vertical platysmal bands that can enlarge and protrude as we age.

On the other hand, dermal fillers provide additional options for facial and neck enhancement:

Nose Shaping

Dermal fillers can sculpt the face and create a non-surgical nose job, addressing humps or bumps to make the nose appear straighter and more refined. These results can last for 12-18 months.

Chin Boosting

If you have a weak chin that throws off the balance of your features, dermal fillers can sculpt your chin without the need for implants. This approach allows for gradual adjustments to achieve the perfect chin shape, but it requires periodic top-up treatments.

Erase Eye Bags or Under-Eye Hollows

Dermal fillers can be used to add volume to areas where eye bags meet the cheeks, smoothing depressions and reducing shadows. Additionally, they can restore volume to under-eye hollows, minimizing dark circles and addressing wrinkled, crepey skin beneath the eyes.

Fill Acne Scars

Isolated atrophic acne scars can be plumped and lifted with filler, resulting in a more even skin texture. Furthermore, natural collagen development can improve the skin's appearance post-injection.

Fill Hollow Temples

Often overlooked, temple hollows can have a profound impact on facial appearance. Treating temple hollows can refresh your look by restoring youthful cheek and jawline positions and smoothing bony ridges around the eye socket.

Fill Neck Lines

Dermal fillers offer an alternative to cosmetic injections for treating neck lines not caused by overactive platysma muscles. Fillers injected at various points on the neck can lift the skin and smooth wrinkles, with results lasting about a year.

If you're seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation, these injectables and dermal fillers offer numerous possibilities. To explore the best treatment options for you, schedule an appointment with Ocean Clinic Group.