As a beauty editor, Im constantly staring at and writing about beautiful women.
One thing thats bugged me about my face for a while is its anglesor lack thereof.
Luckily for me, I was able to do something about it by getting jaw filler.
Its myjobto try new treatments,after alland with my job comes access to top cosmetic doctors.
Before we go any further, I want to clarify: Im not gettinginjectionsbecause I dont believe Im beautiful.
I also dont think anyone should be actively trying to look like anyone else.
Lisa DeSantis
Especially now, in the age oftweakments.
Now, back to my round face.
Ive been told by both dermatologists and plastic surgeons that having a fuller face is a good thing.
Two weeks after Volux.
A round face and plump skin are signs of youthfulness.
When you lose volume in your face, it tends to make you look older.
(This isnt my goal.
I was really feeling my chiseled jaw the night of my Volux injection. (My Botox hadn’t kicked in yet, though, so kindly ignore the forehead wrinkles.)
I get Botox to prevent wrinkles.)
Those angles would come in the form of jaw filler.
But now theres a jawline-specific filler with FDA approval:Volux XC.
Two days after Volux with a small bruise on my chin.
Read on for my real-life experience with jawline fillerpics and all.
Volux is much thicker than other fillers.
Similar to Juvederms other fillers, Volux XC is made with hyaluronic acid.
Lisa DeSantis
After injection, Volux stays in place and provides a great structure.
Because it essentially looks like bone, it gives the jaw and chin a natural shape and sharp definition.
Jaw and chin filler can help with several concerns.
Two weeks after Volux.
Even though youre adding filler, your face may appear slimmer.
I knew going in that I didnt wantfillerto make my face look any bigger than it already is.
A few years ago I triedundereye fillerto combat dark circles and wound up hating it.
And I didnt want to feel like that again.
But it actually makes your face look slimmer.
Jaw filler isnt for everyone.
Everyones anatomy is different.
At that point you’re free to decide if you want moreor less.
I was really feeling my chiseled jaw the night of my Volux injection.
(My Botox hadnt kicked in yet, though, so kindly ignore the forehead wrinkles.)
The results are pretty immediate.
Botox and other neuromodulators that freeze your facial muscles (Daxxify, Xeomin, etc.)
take about two weeks to kick in.
(You essentially keep raising your eyebrows after your appointment until one day you magically cant.)
Fillers, on the other hand, offer some instant gratification.
Jaw filler lasts longer than filler in other areas.
There are a few dos and donts.
Even though bruising isnt a major concern with Volux, you still may need to adjust your routine.
I recommend sleeping on your back after getting filler, Dr. Engelman says.
Its over quickly and doesnt hurt.
Most practitioners will slather on numbing cream 15 to 20 minutes before of the injections.
Thats what Dr. Engelman did for me, so I got nice and numb before any needles came out.
Because of this, the actual injections felt like a pretty mild pinch.
Plus, Volux is formulated with a local anesthetic, which helps to further numb the injection site.
She also had me ice the area after each needle prick, to minimize pain and swelling.
Two days after Volux with a small bruise on my chin.
Recovery is mild.
But when I wasnt actively thinking about it, I was totally fine.
Filler can sometimes clump beneath the skin, creating a small bump, Dr. Engelman says.
(It was the same feeling Id get if I were grinding my teeth.)
This is all completely normal and went away within a few days.
Filler is reversible.
If youre not happy with the results, hyaluronidase will dissolve your HA filler.
Results are impressive.
For such a quick and easy treatment, the benefits are vast.
Cost varies.
As with most aesthetic treatments, the price is going to depend on a few variables.
One of the biggest factors is your location.
Another thing that youre paying for is the experience and reputation of the injector.
