Which Areas Of the Face Can You Enhance With Fillers?
Facial fillers, explains Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish, are one of the most popular techniques for replacing lost volume to reduce signs of aging or augmenting certain features such as the cheeks or lips for a more pleasing or balanced appearance. The quest for timeless beauty has led to remarkable innovations in the field of cosmetic dermatology, with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers emerging as a revolutionary tool for facial rejuvenation. Hyaluronic acid, which is the main ingredient in many fillers such as the Restylane®, RHA®, Belotero®, and Juvederm® collections, is a natural substance that’s found in the skin and other connective tissues, along with the fluids of the eyes and joints. Hyaluronic acid fillers are strategically injected to address various concerns and enhance specific areas of the face, providing a non-surgical solution to combat signs of aging. There are different types of fillers that can be used, of varying consistencies, depending on what the patient’s goals are. So, what are the benefits of fillers and where can be they be used on the face? Let’s take a look.
Temples
Thin or hollow temples can contribute to an aged look. This area tends to become more sunken as the tissues lose density with age. HA fillers can restore volume to the temples, creating a more harmonious and youthful facial contour. By addressing this often-neglected area, fillers can contribute to a more balanced and revitalized overall appearance.
Tear Troughs
The thin, delicate under-eye area is prone to hollowing and other signs of aging. HA fillers can be used to address tear troughs, adding volume to the under-eye area, and reducing the shadows that contribute to a fatigued appearance.
Cheeks
The mid-face region, including the cheeks, is often one of the first areas to show signs of aging due to volume loss and sagging. HA fillers injected into the cheeks can restore youthful fullness, contour the face, and create a lifted appearance. Cheek fillers are highly versatile and almost anyone can be a candidate. They can do way more than just make cheeks fuller. The cheeks are a broad area with different facial planes. When it is injected into different parts of the cheek, filler has different benefits such as cheekbone contouring to improve definition or reducing lines between the nose and mouth.
Lips
Full, well-defined lips are associated with youth and attractiveness. Our lips tend to lose volume as we age and become more deflating, leading many people to seek out treatments. HA fillers are widely used to augment the lips, adding volume, definition, and symmetry. Whether you desire a subtle enhancement or a more pronounced pout, lip fillers offer a customizable solution to achieve the ideal lip shape, restore lost volume, and reduce the appearance of fine lines around the mouth.
Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)
As we age, the nasolabial folds, commonly known as smile lines or laugh lines, can become more pronounced, contributing to a tired or aged appearance. HA fillers can be strategically placed to soften these lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. The filler can be placed in different areas, such as the cheeks to provide some volume and lift, or in the wrinkles themselves to make them less noticeable.
Marionette Lines
Marionette lines are wrinkles that extend from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. These wrinkles can make you look older than you really are. Aging, sun damage, and smoking can cause these wrinkles to become deeper and more visible. Fillers are commonly used for this area.
Jawline
A well-defined jawline is a key aspect of facial aesthetics. Heavier HA fillers can be strategically injected along the jawbone area to mimic bone and add structure or definition, contour the lower face, and address sagging skin. This non-surgical jawline enhancement can create a more sculpted and youthful appearance without the need for invasive cosmetic surgery.
Chin
A well-defined chin is crucial for facial balance and symmetry. Having a weak natural bone structure that causes an underdeveloped or recessed chin due to genetics, can cause some people to have a lack of projection or definition in the chin. HA fillers can be used to augment the chin, improving its projection and contour. By doing so, fillers can improve the proportions and symmetry of the face, creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Interested in learning more about facial fillers? Contact Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish for more advice. Call (416) 964-8888 or submit a contact form to request a consultation if you would like to discuss minimally invasive injectable treatments.