Chin Filler
Dealing with an unproportioned, round face, along with multiple chin folds, a short or blunt chin, is a common concern nobody desires. These issues disrupt facial symmetry, preventing the achievement of an oval-shaped face and often stem from either inherent factors or age-related changes in facial structure. Fortunately, such problems find resolution through Chin filler, which restore balance, proportion, and natural harmony to the face. This procedure aids in enhancing one’s overall physiognomy, fostering confidence and satisfaction with one’s appearance.
“What type of chin should have filler injections?”
Many individuals encounter a range of facial concerns, including disproportionate features, roundness, lack of definition, multiple chin folds, short or blunt chins. These issues may be inherent or develop with age due to changes in facial structure. Thankfully, chin filler injections offer a solution for correcting such chin-related problems.
- Short and Narrow Chin: When the chin lacks adequate length, resulting in a round or wide facial appearance with prominent cheeks. This issue can be genetic, characterized by a short chin bone and a large jaw, often observed among Asian individuals.
- Crooked Chin: Occurs when the chin or lower jaw is misaligned, leading to facial disproportion. Typically, this is a hereditary condition associated with a crooked lower jaw.
- Square Chin: Manifests as a square-shaped or blunt chin, contributing to a stiff and less elongated facial appearance. Genetic factors, including asymmetrical bone and muscle structures in the chin area, often underlie this issue.
- Dimpled or Orange Peel Chin: Characterized by an uneven or dimpled chin surface, resembling an orange peel texture, particularly noticeable during facial expressions. This condition may stem from innate bone structure in the chin area or alterations in facial structure due to aging.
- Protruding Chin: Involves an excessively protruding chin or irregular jawbone length, evident when viewed from the side. This asymmetrical protrusion can disrupt facial harmony and may impact both daily life and oral health.
Individuals experiencing any of these chin-related concerns may benefit from chin filler injections to address and correct their aesthetic and structural issues, ultimately enhancing facial harmony and confidence.
“What is chin filler?”
Chin filler involves the injection of Hyaluronic Acid into the chin and lower jaw area. This substance, synthesized to closely mimic human skin properties, boasts exceptional water-holding capabilities. Administered to address chin-related concerns, it fosters a longer, proportionate facial appearance, enhancing overall physiognomy and bolstering confidence.
The Hyaluronic Acid in the filler naturally decomposes over time, leaving no residual trace in the body. Its gel-like consistency retains moisture effectively, ensuring high stability and facilitating chin contouring for aesthetic appeal. Moreover, it adeptly fills facial imperfections and seamlessly integrates with surrounding tissues, attracting water molecules to yield a hydrated, gel-like texture. In the event of dissatisfaction, Hyaluronic Acid-based filler can be promptly dissolved through injection.
“Who needs chin filler?”
- Those who experience issues such as a short, crooked, receding, or sunken chin.
- Those who desire a more aesthetically pleasing, slender, oval-shaped face.
- Those who seek to achieve a harmonious and proportionate chin appearance.
- Those who opt to avoid chin augmentation surgery, wishing to steer clear of scars and the recovery process.
- Those who aim to enhance their facial features and boost self-confidence.
“How long does chin filler last?”
The chin filler is solid and highly stable filler. It usually lasts for 1-2 years, depending on the chosen brand. Ensuring the longevity of the filler involves post-injection self-care, following the dermatologist’s recommendations. This may include staying well-hydrated, avoiding facial treatments, and refraining from exposure to heat, all of which contribute to maintaining the filler’s effectiveness over time.
“Is chin filler safe?”
Inexperienced dermatologists lacking adequate knowledge of anatomy pose significant risks when administering chin filler injections. Complications such as blood vessel blockage, necrosis, gangrene, or tissue damage, including chin or lip rot, can occur if injections are improperly performed or inadvertently injected into blood vessels. Thus, it’s crucial to seek chin filler injections exclusively from professional dermatologists who exercise extra caution to ensure safety.
Furthermore, only authentic fillers that can be entirely dissolved without residue should be utilized. Avoiding counterfeit fillers or liquid silicone is imperative, as these substances cannot be fully dissolved and carry substantial risks, including inflammation, infection, necrosis, and nerve damage, posing severe dangers to one’s health
“What causes swelling or lump after chin filler injection?”
Issues with chin filler injections may arise, such as swelling and lumpiness, particularly when administered by inexperienced practitioners who lack expertise in filler injections or select an inappropriate filler model for the intended area.
In the event of swelling caused by authentic filler injections, Hyaluronidase, a filler-dissolving agent resembling natural gastric juice, can be employed. This enzyme can be injected to degrade hyaluronic acid in the targeted area, facilitating correction.
“Chin filler VS Chin implant: Which is better?”
Silicone chin implant surgery involves the insertion of a silicone implant to elongate the chin permanently, potentially increasing its length by over a centimeter. However, if the initial surgery results in an unsuitable chin length, width, or shape, correction can be challenging and may require additional surgery to replace the silicone implant. Complete results typically manifest within 1-3 months post-surgery, with a recovery period necessary, during which there is a risk of infection at the surgical site.
In contrast, chin filler injections aim to enhance the lower jaw area and central chin, imparting a more dimensional appearance to the face. This procedure yields immediate results without the need for downtime. It is considered safe as the filler naturally degrades over time and poses no long-term risks to the body. However, the effects of filler injections are temporary, lasting approximately 1-2 years depending on the type of filler used. Dissatisfaction with the outcome can be addressed by additional filler injections.
“What to do before chin filler injection at Summer Clinic?”
Before you get chin filler, you need to consult with experienced dermatologist first for information and safety advice. So that you can get exactly what you want.
In general, there is no special preparation required prior to filler injection, but you should do the following
- Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Not in serious illness, and must inform any medical conditions to dermatologist everytime
- Those who have medical conditions such as high blood pressure should take medicine before injection procedure
- Avoid taking painkillers, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSIADs such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, and Ponstan at least 1 week before the injection to prevent possible bruising
- Avoid taking vitamin and herbs that help increase blood flow such as Grape seed, Ginkgo biloba, Evening primrose oil, Fish oil, Vitamin E, Collagen at least 1 week before the injection
- Avoid drinking alcohol and refrain from activities that pump more blood 24 hours before the injection
“Aftercare tips for chin filler injection”
Normally, there will be some symptoms after chin filler injection such as swelling, redness, or pain at the injection areas which these symptoms will recover within 1-2 weeks.
- Apply cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising within the first 48 hours, if there is more swelling and bruising, you need to contact your doctor immediately
- Avoid taking painkillers, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSIADs such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen
- Avoid taking vitamins that make it hard to stop bleeding
- Avoid touching, massaging, rolling, or pressing on the injection areas
- Avoid vigorous move for 1-2 weeks after the injection
- Avoid vigorous exercise for 48 hours after the injection
- Avoid sunlight and heat such as sauna and streaming
- Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking for 48 hours after the injection
- Drink lots of water to help filler last longer
“Summer Clinic: Best place for chin filler in Phuket”
For safety reasons, you should get chin filler injections with an experienced dermatologist who knows facial anatomy well in order to inject filler on the right spot and get perfect results.
If you are not injected with an experienced dermatologist or specialist, it may cause mistaken injection into the bloodstream which will block blood vessels and can caused life threatening !
Therefore, this treatment requires special caution. In addition to experienced dermatologist, you need to choose a clean and safe clinic that has passed standards from the Ministry of Public Health, and uses authentic fillers that are verified by the FDA.
Summer Clinic is a certified aesthetic clinic for face and body in the middle of Phuket town; which is clean, safe, and has experienced and expertise doctors. We use legal imported filler products approved by the FDA so you can be assured of effectiveness and safety. No need to worry at all !
If you are interested in our chin filler treatment, please contact Summer Clinic for consultation!