WRINKLE REDUCTION, VOLUME RESTORATION, & SKIN REJUVENATION

Frown lines (glabellar lines) are the vertical or angled lines that can appear between the eyebrows. They may become more noticeable during certain facial expressions, such as frowning, concentrating, or squinting. These lines are a common feature of facial movement and vary in depth and appearance from person to person.

If you have concerns about changes in this area, a registered health practitioner can discuss the available treatment options with you, along with their possible risks, limitations, and uncertainties. This will help you make an informed choice about whether any treatment is appropriate for your circumstances.

Horizontal forehead lines can develop across the forehead and may become more visible with certain facial movements, such as raising the eyebrows or expressing surprise. These lines are a normal part of facial expression and their appearance can vary greatly between individuals.

If you are considering addressing changes in this area, your treating health practitioner can assess factors such as your facial anatomy, muscle activity, and personal preferences. Together, you can explore whether any treatment is suitable for you and how it might be approached in a way that aligns with your goals, while discussing any potential risks or limitations.

Crow’s feet (lateral canthal lines) are lines that can develop at the outer corners of the eyes, often becoming more noticeable with facial expressions such as smiling or squinting. These lines are a common feature of natural facial movement.

If you are considering options to address changes in this area, a registered health practitioner can assess your concerns and discuss the available treatments, along with their potential risks and uncertainties.

The suitability of any treatment will depend on your individual circumstances, and should be determined in consultation with your treating health practitioner.

Lower-face width and jawline shape vary naturally between individuals. In some people, the masseter (chewing) muscles can be more prominent, contributing to a broader or more angular jawline. These muscles are also involved in teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism), which can lead to tooth wear, jaw discomfort, and may contribute to certain types of headaches.

If you are considering treatment for concerns in this area, a registered health practitioner can assess your facial anatomy and relevant symptoms, and discuss whether any treatment is appropriate for you. They can explain potential options, as well as the possible risks, uncertainties, and limitations, to help you make an informed decision based on your needs and medical history.

Downturned corners of the mouth can occur for a range of reasons, including natural facial anatomy, habitual expressions, and changes that occur over time. Some people may notice that certain muscle movements in this area contribute to a downward pull at rest.

If you have concerns about changes in this region, a registered health practitioner can assess your individual circumstances and explain what treatment options may be available. They can also discuss any potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties so you can decide whether any approach is suitable for you.

Jawline shape and definition differ naturally from person to person and can also change over time. Factors such as bone structure, soft tissue volume, and muscle activity all contribute to how the jawline appears.

If you are considering addressing concerns in this area, a registered health practitioner can assess your individual anatomy and discuss the options that may be appropriate for you. They can also explain any potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties, so you can make an informed decision about whether treatment is suitable for your needs.

Neck appearance can change over time due to factors such as skin texture, elasticity, and underlying muscle activity. In some people, certain muscles in the neck may become more visible when active, contributing to changes in the overall look of the area.

If you have concerns about your neck, a registered health practitioner can examine the area and provide information about any treatment options that may be suitable for you. They will also outline potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties so you can make an informed choice that aligns with your individual circumstances.

Gummy smile is a term sometimes used when more gum tissue is visible above the upper teeth during smiling. This can be influenced by factors such as lip position, muscle activity, and dental structure.

Thin upper lip refers to when the upper lip appears narrow in height, either naturally or due to changes over time. Lip shape and volume vary between individuals and can be affected by both genetic and environmental factors.

If you have concerns about either of these features, a registered health practitioner can assess the contributing factors and discuss whether any treatment options may be appropriate for you. They can also outline potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties, supporting you to make an informed decision based on your individual needs and circumstances.

Bunny lines are small lines that may appear on the sides of the nose, often becoming more noticeable during certain facial movements such as scrunching the nose. Their development can be influenced by a combination of factors, including repeated facial expressions, natural changes in the skin and underlying tissues over time, and in some cases, sleeping positions such as lying on one side.

If you have concerns about changes in this area, a registered health practitioner can assess your facial anatomy and contributing factors to determine whether any treatment options may be appropriate for you. They can explain potential approaches, along with the possible risks, uncertainties, and limitations, so you can make an informed decision that aligns with your needs and circumstances.

Peri-oral lines are the fine vertical lines that can appear around the mouth. They may develop over time due to repeated lip movement, changes in skin structure and elasticity, and reduction of tissue volume in the area above the lip. These lines are sometimes informally referred to as “smokers’ lines,” although they can occur in people who have never smoked.

If you are considering options for concerns in this area, a registered health practitioner can assess the contributing factors and discuss whether any treatment is appropriate for you. They can provide information about potential approaches, along with possible risks, limitations, and uncertainties, so you can make an informed choice that reflects your goals and medical history.

Mid-face and cheek volume can vary naturally between individuals and may also change over time due to factors such as bone structure, soft tissue composition, and skin integrity. In some people, the central (medial) cheek area may appear more rounded, often referred to as the “apple” of the cheek, while others may have more prominence at the sides (lateral cheekbone area).

Changes in mid-face volume can influence overall facial appearance by altering balance, contour, and how light and shadow fall across the face. A reduction in volume in certain areas may contribute to a flatter or less defined profile, while more pronounced volume in others can shift facial proportions.

When considering this area, the aim is often to maintain or restore facial harmony and balance. A registered health practitioner can assess your unique facial structure and discuss whether any treatment options to address volume changes are suitable for you. They can also outline potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties so you can make an informed decision based on your needs and preferences.

Lip size, shape, and volume vary naturally between individuals and may also change over time due to factors such as skin structure, tissue integrity, and lifestyle influences. Some people may be more focused on definition of the lip border, others on addressing fine lines around the lips, and some on achieving greater fullness or symmetry.

When considering changes to the lips, the aim is often to maintain facial harmony and balance in proportion to the rest of the face. A registered health practitioner can assess your natural lip shape, surrounding structures, and overall facial proportions to determine whether any treatment options may be suitable. They can also explain potential approaches, along with the possible risks, limitations, and uncertainties, so you can make an informed decision based on your individual needs and preferences.

Temple volume refers to the soft tissue fullness in the area beside the outer ends of the eyebrows. This region can naturally lose volume over time due to changes in the skin, soft tissue, and underlying structures. A reduction in volume here can alter facial balance and harmony, sometimes making the upper face appear narrower or changing the overall contour of the head and face.

Because the temples contribute to the smooth transition between the forehead, eyes, and mid-face, changes in this area can subtly affect how the face is perceived as a whole. A registered health practitioner can assess your facial proportions, anatomy, and individual concerns to determine whether any treatment options may be appropriate. They can also explain possible approaches, along with the associated risks, limitations, and uncertainties, to help you make an informed decision.

Under-eye hollowing (sometimes associated with the appearance of dark circles) can be influenced by a combination of factors, including natural anatomy, skin characteristics, the position and volume of fat pads, and age-related changes in the surrounding tissues. In some people, this hollowing has been present since early adulthood, while in others it develops gradually over time.

Volume deficit in the under-eye region can alter facial harmony and balance by creating a greater contrast between the lower eyelid and the cheek area. This change in contour can shift how light and shadow fall across the face, which may draw attention to the area. Because multiple anatomical factors can contribute, a thorough assessment is needed to determine whether any treatment options are appropriate.

A registered health practitioner can evaluate the specific structures involved and discuss suitable approaches, along with the possible risks, limitations, and uncertainties. This can help you make an informed decision that reflects your needs, preferences, and overall facial proportions.

Marionette lines (also referred to as oral commissures and puppet lines) are the lines or folds that can develop from the corners of the mouth down toward the chin. Their appearance can be influenced by changes in facial anatomy, skin condition, and soft tissue volume over time.

A change in volume or support in this area can alter facial harmony and balance by affecting the transition between the lower face and chin. This can create differences in contour that may draw more attention to the area. A thorough assessment by a registered health practitioner can help identify the contributing factors and determine whether any treatment options are appropriate.

Your practitioner can also explain potential approaches, along with their associated risks, limitations, and uncertainties, so you can make an informed decision based on your needs and overall facial proportions.

Chin shape and projection vary naturally between individuals and can influence the overall balance and harmony of the face. The chin plays a role in the proportions between the lower face, mid-face, and jawline, and changes in this area can affect how these features relate to one another.

Considerations for chin volume or projection are highly individual and should take into account your natural anatomy, preferred aesthetic, and overall facial proportions. A registered health practitioner can assess your facial structure and discuss whether any treatment options are appropriate for you, outlining possible approaches along with their risks, limitations, and uncertainties. This can help you make an informed decision that reflects your goals and maintains overall facial balance.

Earlobe appearance can change over time due to natural ageing processes, skin changes, and the effects of wearing heavy earrings. These factors may contribute to differences in skin texture, elasticity, or shape in this area.

If you are considering treatment for concerns with your earlobes, a registered health practitioner can assess the contributing factors and discuss whether any available options are appropriate for you. They can also explain potential approaches, along with possible risks, limitations, and uncertainties, to help you make an informed decision based on your needs and preferences.

Nose shape and contour contribute to overall facial harmony and balance, influencing how other features relate to one another. Subtle differences in this area can change the proportions of the face as a whole.

Any decision to alter the appearance of the nose should be made carefully, as this is a complex treatment area with specific risks. Individuals who have had previous nasal surgery may have an increased risk of complications, making a thorough medical and surgical history essential. A registered health practitioner can assess your facial proportions, anatomy, and preferences, and discuss whether any treatment options are suitable. They will also explain potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties to support informed decision-making.

Hand appearance can change over time due to factors such as sun exposure, environmental conditions, and natural ageing processes. These changes may include differences in skin texture, elasticity, and soft tissue volume.

If you have concerns about the appearance of your hands, a registered health practitioner can assess the contributing factors and discuss whether any treatment options may be suitable for you. They can also explain potential approaches, along with possible risks, limitations, and uncertainties, to help you make an informed decision that reflects your needs and preferences.

Skin rejuvenation refers to treatments that aim to address changes in the skin’s appearance and condition over time. Factors such as sun exposure, environmental conditions, lifestyle habits, hydration levels, and the natural ageing process can all influence skin health. Adequate hydration is important for maintaining skin elasticity, suppleness, and overall function, and dehydration may contribute to a dull or uneven appearance.

Over time, these combined factors may lead to changes in skin texture, elasticity, pigmentation, and volume. A registered health practitioner can assess your skin and identify the factors that may be affecting its appearance. They can discuss treatment options that may aim to improve aspects such as quality, texture, colour, hydration, and volume, while also explaining potential risks, limitations, and uncertainties. This ensures any decision is made with a full understanding of what is involved and whether it is appropriate for your needs and preferences.