CHIN WRINKLES ALBUQUERQUE NM

CHIN WRINKLES

WHAT ARE CHIN WRINKLES?

Chin Wrinkles, aka Mental Creases, or Labiomental Sulcus, is the horizontal crease underneath your lower lip and above your chin. This chin crease is formed by the chin’s mental muscle and can be a single groove of varying depths, or in some people, may appear as multiple wrinkles or folds.

Deep or prominent mental creases are not harmful, but some may find them aesthetically unwanted. More defined mental creases tend to create shadows on the chin which can make it appear larger. Additionally, deep lines formed by the mental crease can exaggerate the appearance of aging.

There are numerous and effective ways to both minimize and correct an overly prominent mental crease.

The appearance of a deep mental crease can be genetic in origin, the result of the natural shape of your chin, or related to the alignment of your jaw and teeth. A mental crease can become exaggerated with age as collagen and the structure it provides begins to fade.

Repetitious muscle movements, especially pouting, can create wrinkles or deepen grooves along the mental crease. With age comes the decline of elastin, causing these wrinkles to become more consistently visible. Enlargement of the chin muscles, due to genetics or years of facial expression, can also deepen the mental crease.

Deep mental creases before the age of 30 could signal a genetic disorder. Normally, chin creases are not of aesthetic concern until after the age of 40.

WHAT ARE MY CHIN WRINKLES TREATMENT OPTIONS?

1. Neuromodulators – Subtle changes, non-permanent results

Neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin act in a similar way. These types of injectables are often the primary go-to for minimizing the chin crease before more dramatic solutions are applied.

Neuromodulators paralyze the muscles of the chin, to prevent the mental crease from forming during certain facial expressions. Therefore, these methods work best if your mental crease is the result of facial expression, or if you’re seeking subtle change.

Neuromodulators are non-permanent, meaning you’ll have to receive repeated treatments for best results.

2. Dermal Fillers – More pronounced changes, longer lasting results

When Botox doesn’t meet your needs, dermal fillers such as Restylane or Belotero can be used on their own or in combination with Botox for a more dramatic result.

Dermal fillers work by filling the area under the chin wrinkle with a gel-like substance for a smoother chin contour. If your chin wrinkle is present even when your face is relaxed, this might be the best solution for you.

Dermal fillers are more permanent than Botox injections. While some fillers last nearly a year a fillers treatment is still not considered permanent.

3. Chin Augmentation – Dramatic changes, permanent results

Chin augmentation is a surgical procedure (chin implant) and is the most dramatic solution to a mental crease. However, may not be the best solution for everyone.

Chin implants typically bring the chin forward to fix weak or small jawlines. For some, this increased chin projection can actually deepen the mental crease. Only a skilled surgeon can determine if chin augmentation is the correct solution for you.

DO CHIN WRINKLES TREATMENTS WORK?

Fillers are a quick and effective treatment that can enhance your cheeks, smooth any lines, and make your skin look more youthful. Cheek fillers are not too expensive, and it’s a quick procedure that shouldn’t interrupt your life.

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A CHIN WRINKLES TREATMENT?

Everyone’s different, but most patients come in because their cheeks and/or the sides of their face have lost some volume, causing their entire face to look a bit droopy. Cheek fillers do the job of lifting those sunken areas.

HOW LONG DOES A CHIN WRINKLES TREATMENT LAST?

This depends on several factors, but predominantly, the type of filler used and how much of it is injected. Some cheek fillers can last six to 12 months, while others can last potentially for years.

HOW MUCH DOES CHIN WRINKLES TREATMENT COST?

It depends mostly on where you are in the country and the type of HA filler you get. Fillers can cost you anywhere from $300-$1200 per syringe. Some patients may need several syringes, while others might just need a very subtle treatment.