Lower Face Treatments

Treatments for Lower Face

Over time, soft tissue changes in the lower face can occur, which may lead to changes in facial structure. A traditional facelift may be suitable for some individuals, while procedures focused on the lower face may be another option depending on specific concerns.

Prèface Cosmetic offers several procedures to address the lower face and jaw area: Ribbon Lifting Surgery, Thread Lifting Procedure and Fat Transfer Procedure. Additionally, collagen-based treatments such as Thermage, eTwo Sublative and even Pellevé are non-surgical options to assist in supporting skin tightening in the lower face area.

Ribbon Lift Surgery

Absorbable Endotine Ribbons are inserted through a surgical procedure underneath the muscles of the lower face and attached to the tissues around the bones both in front of or behind the ear or using a combination of both techniques. The ribbons dissolve over a period of time, and leave scarring in the areas of the attachment.

This surgical procedure requires hospitalisation and general anaesthesia with a downtime of up to 6 weeks. The side effects of this treatment are similar to those encountered after facelifting surgery.

Aptos Thread Lifting Procedure

A variety of Aptos Thread lifting techniques are suitable for this area of the face and are usually a medium-term solution that is less invasive and less expensive than a ribbon lift, which does not require hospitalisation or specialist anaesthesia.

Downtime is around 1-2 weeks.

Lipofilling/Fat Transfer Procedure

Fat Grafting or Lipofilling can be thought of as a similar procedure to dermal fillers. With Lipofilling however, it’s the fat that comes from your own body. There are no artificial substances injected.  This addresses uneven texture and tone of the overlying skin, which usually occurs after a few months after the treatment has taken place.

Lipofilling is designed to address:

• Deep eyelid groove
• Temple hollowing
• Marionette lines
• Cheeks
• Jawline

Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

All surgical procedures carry risks. It’s important to be aware of common risks so you are able to weigh up the benefits, risks and limitations of the surgery.

This page outlines a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures for the lower face. Specific surgeries will carry their specific risks and recovery time, so those will depend on the type of surgery performed.

General risks and complications of surgery can be found here. There may be complications that are not listed here and some lifestyle factors and medical conditions can cause greater risks.

What are less invasive and non-surgical techniques to address the lower face area?

Lower face concerns such as skin tightening can be addressed using non-invasive techniques, which are collagen-based treatments such as Thermage, eTwo Sublime and even Pellevé.