A 39-year-old female Caucasian patient presented to Novello Skin clinic with concerns about her jawline definition. She requested a reduction in skin laxity and jowling, noting that she used to have a much more defined jawline, but this had been affected by age and fluctuations in her weight. Even though she had been maintaining a healthy lifestyle, with regular exercise and a good skincare routine, she believed that her jawline created an impression of extra weight. The patient felt that the contours of her face were important in helping her project a youthful appearance and maintaining her self-confidence.
The patient had undergone a number of previous treatments at our clinic and, as a result, we knew that her medical history indicated no underlying conditions. Previously we had put a gradual treatment plan in place according to her anatomical features, starting with a mid-face…
