Having a desirable face structure is everyone’s beauty wish. Every woman out there wants a face that stands out and defines what beauty is in the modern world.
The V-shape face is quite a thing in demand in Asia since K-pop came into existence. Prominent cheekbones, narrow jawline, and sharp chin are what people yearn for. A sophisticated, petite face is associated with femininity.
Chubby cheeks, baggy eyes, round face, angles jaws and double chin are the features that contribute to a square or round face. Either due to deposition of fat or alterations that occur with age, the facial characteristics change and give a look the person does not desire.
V-shape face slimming or jaw reduction in Singapore has become so popular that it is no big deal now. There are numerous therapeutic measures that can help you achieve the perfect look and recover in no time.
The Triangle Of Youth
The triangle of youth is what gives your face a delicate and elegant look. It defines:
- Full cheeks
- High cheekbones
- Defined jawline
This triangle is reversed as the person ages, and the facial muscles lose their elasticity. Due to water retention and decreased collagen production, the face becomes saggy. It is then characterized by:
- Flat cheeks
- Prominent nasolabial folds
- Ill-defined jawline
Jaw Reduction In Singapore And Their Recovery Time
All the non-invasive and non-surgical treatments mentioned below help you get a narrow, defined jawline along with facial contouring and skin tightening effect.
1. Botox
Neurotoxins are the perfect solution for V-shape face slimming. Injecting Botulinum toxin into the facial muscle, specifically, the masseter relaxes it and reduces muscle bulk.
As the toxin is injected, it stops the release of acetylcholine, the chemical responsible for muscle contraction. With the interception of contraction, the muscle goes into a persistent relaxed state and gives a slimmer appearance to the face gradually.
Using botox for Dermalift further enhances the look of a V-shape face by giving a noticeable and soft lift to the superficial features. It can also be used in Nefertiti lift, as injecting botox into the neck and chin pulls the muscle, further defining the jawline.
They are highly recommended for people want a non-surgical square jawline reduction option or slim a broad face due to the jaw muscle’s hypertrophy. The results show within four weeks and last for six months long.
Botox is a non-surgical technique that has no significant side effects and requires no recovery time. The person may return to their routine work the same day, immediately after the treatment.
2. Fillers
Chin reshaping or V-shape faces in Singapore can be achieved through fillers. Injecting chemicals like Hyaluronic Acid or Calcium hydroxyapatite into the chin gives you a prominent, pointed look.
Chin augmentation with fillers plays a crucial role in achieving a V-shape face. As the filler is injected into the skin, it gives a slight lift to the soft tissues giving an elevated look to your face. These fillers also replace the collagen lost due to the natural aging process, thus having a skin tightening effect.
Fillers can be used in midface reconstruction and have an extraordinary effect on baggy eye bags. You get structural support to your face and achieve a sophisticated, chiseled look. Injecting fillers to key areas of the face gives an immediate lift to your facial features and accentuates your V-shaped face look.
The treatment is suggested for people who wish to have pointed chins and defined facial characteristics without any surgery with minimal time. You get your natural-looking results almost immediately after the injection, and they last for six to twelve months depending on the type of fillers used.
As a person recovers from fillers, he might experience slight swelling and redness at the site of injection. The severity depends on the area it has been injected to and subsides within a few hours or days. However, the person may continue with their daily routine as soon as the session ends.
3. High Intensity Focused Ultrasound/ HIFU
HIFU is a non-surgical procedure that uses ultrasound waves targeted to the skin’s deeper layers and gives a tight, lifted effect to the skin. Jaw reduction in Singapore commonly uses ultrasound wave technologies such as Ulthera and HIFU.
Collagen is the main component present in the skin, which gives a youthful, fresh look to your face. With age, the production of collagen in the skin decreases, and your skin starts losing its elasticity as it becomes saggy. The ultrasound waves heat the layers of skin to 60-70 C, which then stimulates the formation of natural collagen in the skin.
The waves are projected directly on the dermis and superficial muscle layer (SMAS), where it causes minor injury to the tissues and triggers the natural healing system. The healing process involves the production of collagen and elastin that tighten the skin of your jaw and give a natural lift.
HIFU is now also used for the reduction of fat in the jaw and cheeks, which further slims down the face. It induces lipolysis as it causes fat cells to enter the waste and be excreted outside the body.
Being one of the most effective treatments for face slimming, it takes 6-8 weeks to show good results, which continue to improve with time. The results stay noticeable for one to two years. HIFU is a non-invasive skin lifting procedure and has no recovery time allowing the person to resume work right after their treatment.
4. Thread Lift
Thread lifting is a minimally invasive procedure to achieve V shape faces in Singapore. It gives a lift to your cheeks and jawline, and repositions soft tissues effectively to contribute to a slimmer V-shape face.
Threads which are made of PDO materials with tiny barbs are attached to the tissue and muscle of your face. It is then lifted upwards by massaging or an upward pulling motion to create a lifting effect and give a more defined look to your face. It tightens your skin and improves skin sagging concerns. The thread material is the same as the one used in sutures and is of no harm to the body, as the studies suggest. The PDO threads will dissolves eventually and new collagen will grow in place of the threads.
The results from thread lifting are almost immediate, as the difference is noticeable as soon as you get done with the procedure. How long the results last depend on the quality of thread used, and it mostly takes 1-2 years before you require another session.
Thread lifting is the only procedure that takes the longest recovery time as your tissues need to heal. Recovery typically takes around 7 to 10 days. In the initial recovery phase, you have to avoid facial exercises, massages, and even chewy solid foods, which might damage the fragile tissues.
5. Radio Frequency
Radiofrequency is used in devices like Thermage, which tightens the skin and gives a more defined look to your jaw and cheekbones. It also increases the natural production of collagen in the skin.
The radiofrequency waves are emitted via a probe that directs the energy towards the deeper layer of the skin. While the energy heats up the deeper layers of the skin, the probe also passes a cooling effect on the superficial layers by delivering cryogen. This thermal gradient triggers the formation of collagen in the dermis of the skin while protecting the surface from heat damage. New collagen results in tighter and firmer skin that wraps more snuggly across your face, revealing a more defined jawline along with a slimming effect.
Along with V-shape face slimming, radiofrequency waves are also helpful in treating fine lines and wrinkles that appear with age. It tones and smooths down the skin giving it a natural fresh look.
It is highly recommended for people who do not want to undergo surgeries or have filler injections to enhance their jawline. The entire session of Thermage takes around one to two hours, and the results are visible within a week of the session. The results are expected to improve over the next few weeks and will peak at 2 to 3 months after the treatment.
Thermage involves minimum to no downtime, and that varies from person to person. A person may experience slight pain, redness, or tightness at the site of wave application which resolves within a few hours to a few days. The person can continue their daily activities immediately.
Recovery After Jaw Reduction In Singapore
Most of the jaw reduction treatment involves minimal to no downtime which gives busy city dwellers various V-shape face slimming treatments to choose from.
For procedures that requires some downtime, such as thread lift, the process of recovery can be accelerated by following a few tips, which can include:
- Taking anti-swelling supplements before and after treatment
- Increasing the intake of water
- Applying ice to the area where swelling is present
- Taking enough rest
- Keeping facial compressions band on as long as possible
- Change your sleeping position such that your head is above the heart level
- Take a stroll daily to enhance blood circulation which helps reduce swelling
Endnote
Jaw reduction in Singapore is the latest trend in town. V-shaped faces are hyped up because of their popularity among celebrities and recognition as the prettiest face shape amongst all.
With recent advancements and innovations in the medical field, it is now possible for a person to get a slim and narrow jaw without having any dangerous surgery.
All the options mentioned above are proven to be effective and have minimal recovery time, making life a lot easier. The side effects subside in no time, and a person can join work within a few hours without being stuck in bed for days.
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