TREATMENTS AVAILABLE
We offer two main treatments which can be used in combination to slim your face:
- Anti-wrinkle injections to reduce muscle bulk on the lower face (masseter muscles – the muscles that grind the teeth)
- Ultracel Q plus using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology to improve contour and tighten the skin on the lower face
HOW IT WORKS
Anti-wrinkle injections, when placed carefully into the masseter muscles (the muscles that grind the teeth) can reduce the muscle size over time. This results in a slimmer appearance of the lower face. These injections work by blocking the nerve signals responsible for activating your muscles. When the muscles are not used excessively over time, this can result in a smaller muscle, and subsequently a slimmer, and more contoured look to your face.
Ultracel Q plus uses the advanced HIFU technology to tighten and firm the skin. It also has the additional function of reducing fat in the lower face if required. By having columns of heat targeted to certain levels of the skin and fat, it can help to stimulate collagen synthesis which in turns tighten and firm the skin. For those who want additional fat loss, we can change the probe of the machine, and tailor the treatment to induce fat loss on the lower face.
Some patients require a combination of both treatments to achieve the desired effect, whilst others only need one of the treatments. To find out which treatments are best suited for you, we recommend a consultation with our Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Nicole who can discuss the pros and cons of each treatment, and whether these treatments are suitable for you.