The aesthetic appearance of the face is significantly influenced by the underlying skeletal structure. An attractive face requires balance and proportion of a number of facial features,1 which include the nose, lips and neck in the lower face.2
If projection of the chin or width is inadequate, the neck and jowl soft tissues may appear prematurely aged.3 Appropriate aesthetic treatment of the chin can influence the appearance of the face and neck, whilst a number of effective approaches are acknowledged (autologous fat, chin implants and boney osteotomy of the chin).
Whilst surgical techniques are accepted and well established, the use of non-surgical dermal filler is growing in popularity with both men and women as a preferable treatment option. The assessment and analysis of the lower facial region is key to a successful non-surgical aesthetic outcome.
A variety of dermal fillers and associated techniques are described within the literature, underpinned by sound anatomical studies describing the anatomy of this region, to support the clinician in…
