How to achieve a slimmer face! Tightening and lifting, contour liposuction, intraoral liposuction – medical aesthetic techniques to create a refined V-shaped face.
The key to taking flawless photos from every angle and looking good in any shot is having a delicate V-shaped face! However, not everyone is born a star with a perfectly proportioned, small face. In particular, Asians do not have the advantage of Westerners' three-dimensional and deep facial features. Their mid-face structure is wider, which makes their face shape appear flat and their proportions less than ideal.
Compared to those with small faces, having a large face is a major drawback in terms of appearance. It not only accentuates facial flaws but also makes one look older. So, are there any ways to improve a large face? Below, we'll have an expert in creating refined facial features...Dr. Hsin-Yu ChenLet me tell you which treatments have the pleasing effect of firming, lifting, and slimming the face—
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Fat, bone structure, sagging skin – different causes of a large face require different methods to slim down the face!
There are many reasons for a large face, such as edema, obesity, large bone structure, and sagging due to aging. Depending on the cause, different treatments can be chosen to address the issue.
① Edema → Electro- and ultrasonic lifting, sculpting, and firming of the face
Edema is mainly caused by poor blood circulation or slow metabolism, resulting in facial swelling. It is not actually fat, so dieting is not very effective in improving it. Instead, correcting bad lifestyle habits is the most helpful way to get rid of edema. For example, avoiding drinking too much water before bed and appropriate massage to help metabolism are both ways to improve edema.
Additionally, using affordable cosmetic procedures that offer firming and lifting effects can also be helpful, such as popular ones.Phoenix Radio Waves、Gold Radiofrequency Skin Tightening、Sonic LiftIt has certain firming and sculpting effects, and because of its short recovery period and natural results, it has become a popular cosmetic procedure in recent years.
② Well-developed masticatory muscles → Botulinum toxin injection
Eating foods that require chewing frequently can lead to overdeveloped masseter muscles, causing the face shape to change into a square or rectangular shape, affecting appearance. In this case, it is recommended to reduce the frequency of chewing hard foods and apply warm compresses to relax the muscles around the mouth. For cosmetic improvement, it is recommended to inject Botox to soften the masseter muscles and achieve the goal of slimming the face.
Botox is a neuromuscular blocker that is quite effective in improving dynamic wrinkles such as forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and frown lines. Injecting botulinum toxin causes the masseter muscle to atrophy, which can achieve local muscle relaxation and visual shrinkage. The effect can last for about 6 to 9 months and is also a common way to slim the face.
③ Obesity, fat accumulation → fat reduction injections, intraoral liposuction, facial contouring liposuction
As we age, or due to poor posture from prolonged use of electronic devices, excess fat tends to accumulate under the chin, making the chin contour less defined and the face appear larger. Common examples include baby fat, chubby cheeks, and double chins. The elimination of localized facial fat can be tailored to individual face shapes and conditions.Fat-reducing injectionsLipid extraction via oral cavity orFacial contour liposuctionMethods such as slimming the face.
Belkyra® fat-reducing injectionSuitable for eliminating superficial and small areas of fat, it can be precisely injected into localized areas of superficial fat accumulation through tiny needle punctures, promoting fat cell metabolism.
Intraoral liposuctionThis procedure can be used to improve facial fat deposits (baby fat). The surgeon makes a small incision in the oral mucosa of both cheeks, removes an appropriate amount of fat pads, and then sutures the incision. No sutures need to be removed after the surgery, and the scars are not visible externally, making it highly safe. It can generally be combined with procedures such as jaw reduction surgery. Depending on individual facial conditions, improvements can be made to facial fat and skin elasticity after jaw reduction to achieve overall facial harmony.
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Chin/facial contour liposuction, then useVASER LiposuctionLiposuction for localized fat sculpting offers advantages over traditional liposuction, including less bleeding and higher safety. Ultrasonic liposuction uses ultrasound to induce resonance, emulsifying and dissolving fat in water before extraction. This gentler process preserves connective tissue, resulting in firmer, more elastic skin post-surgery. It is extremely effective for precise localized fat sculpting.
Additionally, it's worth noting that the effectiveness of facial liposuction is positively correlated with skin elasticity. Better skin elasticity results in a shorter recovery period after liposuction, leading to a more noticeable slimming effect. Post-operative bruising and swelling are usually minimal, and most patients do not require pain medication. A high percentage return to normal routines the following day. In terms of fat reduction and facial slimming, chin liposuction is more effective and efficient than fat-reducing injections that require 2-3 sessions.
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④ Skin aging and sagging → thread lifting or facelift surgery
Aging causes skin to sag and loosen. Non-invasive treatments have limited lifting effects on mature, sagging skin. Therefore, for issues like a large face caused by sagging skin, thread lifting or facelift surgery is recommended to achieve a lifting effect, depending on individual circumstances.Thread lifting、Endoscopic Forehead Lift或Face Lift、Composite full faceliftFacelifts can be performed on different areas, and additional treatments can be applied to areas that are not satisfactory. Doctors can tailor a comprehensive rejuvenation program to your individual needs, resulting in more noticeable post-operative results.
Thread lifting is also known as "thread lift".The principle is to use PDO threads to penetrate the skin through a tiny incision about 1cm behind the hairline, supporting aging facial tissues to achieve a facelift and tightening effect. It can improve sagging facial lines and achieve a V-shaped face. The advantages are fast recovery, short repair period and high safety.
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facelift surgeryArsty Clinic's facelift surgery emphasizes segmented procedures, allowing patients to choose from a variety of options based on their individual needs. These include Endoscopic Forehead Lift (for the upper face and eye area), mid-face lift (for mid-face issues such as eye bags, tear troughs, and cheek problems), Face Lift (for mid-face and lower face issues such as nasolabial folds, sagging chin, chubby cheeks, and marionette lines), or a combined full-face lift to enhance firmness. Once the face is free from sagging, it appears smaller.
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⑤ Prominent and wide facial bones → Seamless bone reduction surgery
A large face caused by facial bone structure issues, such as prominent cheekbones, a sharp jawline (square face), etc., resulting in a large face and rugged facial lines due to well-developed bone structure, cannot be reduced in size through massage or fat reduction. In this case, through...bone reduction surgeryAdjusting facial features is the most direct and effective way to improve one's face shape. For example, a face with prominent cheekbones can easily give the impression of being harsh and difficult to get along with. In such cases, a minimally invasive bone-reduction technique called "cheekbone reduction" can be used to improve the appearance and soften the lines of the face.
It is worth noting that high-end facial bone surgeries, such as facial bone reduction, are the most difficult of the aforementioned procedures. Choosing a doctor requires even greater care to ensure bilateral symmetry and avoid arteries and nerves during the adjustment process, so as to avoid increasing related sequelae and risks.
