With increased age the skin on the chin can develop a coarse orange-peel like texture. This appearance of the skin can become more evident whenever the chin muscle (mentalis) contracts. Other age related changes that occur include loss of volume, saggy chin (double chin) and some individuals can develop a receding chin.
We can correct chin dimpling and chin recession by administering Botox so that chin muscle activity is reduced. This results in a smoother appearance of skin on the chin, lasting between three to six months.
Loss of volume and receding chin can be addressed using thicker, higher-molecular-weight dermal fillers, such as Restylane Sub-Q, Juvederm Voluma and Radiesse. Typically, this results in a significant improvement in the appearance of the chin for approximately one year. Severe cases of receding chin may require surgical correction.
For the correction of double chins, we offer fat dissolving injections, Aqualyx and for some cases, liposuction on the chin. We will be introducing Kybella®(Belkyra®) as a treatment as soon as it becomes available in the UK.