Effective techniques to stylize the face

To slim the face and give it a more stylized appearance, there are various treatments that can help reduce volume in certain areas and improve the definition of contours: cosmetic , technological, chemical, surgical, or even physical, such as facial stimulation through gymnastics or electronic devices, according to aesthetic specialists.

The face can be refined using neuromodelers , compounds that, according to Dr. Victoria Prats, produce a temporary paralysis or relaxation of the muscles in which they are injected precisely and in specific areas, and among which botulinum toxin stands out, known by the brand name Botox.

For Dr. Any Ramírez, another option to refine and improve the facial contour is to "lift the cheekbone area by injecting hyaluronic acid," a substance that is naturally present in our skin, joints, muscles, and other components of the body , and helps retain water in the tissues , maintaining their condition, elasticity, and firmness.

To correct a round face, some treatments aimed at eliminating unwanted fat accumulation in the chin and neck area can also be effective, such as injections of synthetic deoxycholic acid (Belkyra) or neuromodulators to define the jawline, explains Ramírez.

Another aesthetic technique, in this case surgical, to correct the roundness of the face related to the accumulation of fat under the chin, is double chin liposuction (aspiration with fine cannulas through a hidden incision in the chin crease), which can be complemented with facial HIFU (application of ultrasound at specific points on the face), according to Ramírez.

Another solution, also performed in the operating room and recommended by beauty and health specialists, consists of removing the " Bichat balls ," two "bags" of buccal fat that we have in the cheek area (below the cheekbone), through a surgery called bichectomy . This is an outpatient procedure, is performed under local anesthesia, lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, and is performed through a small intraoral incision, leaving no visible scars.

This option may be recommended for those who are unable to slim their face with other non-invasive methods, such as product injections , and should consult a professional who will study their particular case, according to specialists.

Cosmetics can also help slim the face , to a certain extent, by applying slimming creams or homemade masks based on oats and yogurt to the area, through facial massages , which must be very persistent and always in a circular and continuous manner, in order to have a noticeable effect, explains Alexander Pérez, specialist in aesthetic technology .

In addition, "you need to stay hydrated more and routinely use good moisturizing and firming creams," says Pérez, CEO of Wonder Technology.

Pérez explains that cosmetic products can provide certain benefits to those with a somewhat plump face who would like to see it more defined , although it has not been proven that they produce results in all cases.

This expert advises “getting information and advice to find the best cosmetic brand that has this type of products .”

Infiltrations and cold application

Another technique used in aesthetic medicine centers and clinics is collagen inducers.

These products are injected into the face to activate the natural production of this protein (collagen), which helps keep the skin healthy and smooth. They can help hide a double chin and redefine the natural contours of the face, according to Pérez.

Cryolipolysis , or the application of cold to a localized area of the face, also helps reduce double chin fat by triggering a series of cellular mechanisms that lead to the elimination of fat cells and their natural expulsion from the body.

Facial gymnastics

An effective practice for slimming the cheeks, and also combating sagging , is facial gymnastics or yoga , a series of exercises that mobilize the muscles of the face, and have a toning effect if performed at home methodically, with the appropriate number of repetitions and a subsequent massage.

Although " facial yoga and facial exercises have no contraindications or risks," it's always advisable to seek the advice of a specialist to perform the movements and massages correctly, Pérez emphasizes.

Electronic stimulation

He points out that facial muscle toning can also be achieved more quickly and with less effort, with technological assistance, through a device that combines radiofrequency emissions and neuromuscular stimuli , causing muscle contractions that drain and reshape the submandibular area, restoring facial definition.

This system, called Wonder Face and available at specialized centers, consists of a series of self-adhesive patches or dressings (terminals) connected by cables to a machine with electronic components.

These dressings are placed on the person's forehead, cheekbones, and neck, and apply the emissions generated by the electronic machine to key points on the face for 25 minutes, achieving a double chin- reducing effect and improving the facial contour, according to Pérez.

In addition to slimming the face quickly and safely, this electronic system helps tone and strengthen facial muscles, preventing sagging and rejuvenating the face, both in men and women, he concludes.

(Text: Rocío Gaia)

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