By V-Line Facial Slimming, we refer to a number of techniques used by b.e.a Skin Clinic's experienced practitioners in the non-invasive correction of a square-shaped or ageing jawline. Treatments can be fully tailored to improve either genetic issues or age-related soft tissue ptosis that, over time, leads to jowls and a more bottom-heavy facial appearance. In the right candidates, V-Line Facial Slimming techniques can make the face look more youthful, as well as slimmer and more defined.

More often than not, our V-Line Facial Slimming procedures involve the use of injection lipolysis as a primary agent. This treatment activates the lipid metabolism in the facial fat tissue, which stimulates intensive lipolysis and causes excess fat to be expelled by the body over the course of at least four weeks following treatment. This process also encourages skin retraction, encouraging age-related laxity of the skin to improve as a result. Common treatment sites include areas prone to excess fat deposition: the under chin, pre-jowl, lower cheek and buccal areas. Excess subcutaneous fats in these regions may also trigger inflammation, which can accelerate the ageing process, causing wrinkles and fine lines to appear earlier. By eliminating these fats, our practitioners are able to create a more ‘v-line’ lower facial shape, and reduce or delay wrinkling and folds.

We sometimes include anti-wrinkle injections in V-Line Facial Slimming sessions to further enhance results. A wide lower face can be significantly slimmed by injecting the masseter muscles, making the face appear more defined. In relaxing these muscles, the width of the face is decreased temporarily; results tend to last for three to six months.

In cases where age-related laxity is more pronounced or if significant fat tissue reduction is required, PDO threads can be used to lift and rejuvenate the skin. Typically, these are performed after the completion of a course of lipolysis, although they can be performed initially if injection lipolysis is not required. These tighten the skin in the lower face, correct jowls and create a more defined lower mandibular border.

Finally, injecting high G prime dermal filler into the lower mandibular border or chin can help scaffold loose skin in these areas and create a sharp, angular and defined jawline.

Common indications for this treatment include: