With ageing, the skin on the chin can become lumpy and develop a coarse orange-peel like texture, referred to as a ‘’cobblestone chin’’. This chin dimpling is also seen in individuals with a recessed chin. The appearance of such a chin can become worse whenever the chin muscle (mentalis)contracts. Other changes that occur with ageing include loss of volume, saggy chin, double chi) and some individuals can develop a receding chin (smaller, shorter and a backward retreated).
At Sutton and Epsom Cosmetic Clinic, we use Botox® to improve chin dimpling and recession. Botox® works by relaxing the ‘’mentalis muscle’’. This results in the appearance of smoother skin on the chin which can last between three to six months.
We also treat chin volume loss and receding chin using the thicker, higher-molecular-weight dermal fillers, such as Restylane® Sub-Q, Juvederm® Voluma and Radiesse®. For most clients this results in a significant improvement in the appearance of the chin for approximately one year. Severe cases of receding chin usually require surgical correction.
For saggy chin (double chin), we offer fat dissolving injections, Aqualyx® and we will be offering a revolutionary treatment Belkyr®a as soon as it is introduced in the UK. In some cases, liposuction of the chin may be required.
The treatment is performed by Dr Baba, a highly trained and experienced aesthetic doctor who is also a senior trainer for this procedure at London Aesthetic Academy (www.londonaestheticacademy.co.uk)