Jowl lines & marionette lines occur due to poor skin tone around the cheek and jawbone areas. This can be treated with –

• RadioFrequency to key areas. This treatment stimulates collagen over time improving skin tone.
• CO2 Fractional laser can be useful, especially if skin tone and texture needs to be addressed. This can be done as part of a laser face lift.
• Threads can give good, but short term results to some patients.
• Mini-S- face lifts are indicated if jowl lines are pronounced- this can give instant, long lasting lifts, that look natural. Deep plane face lifts gives the longest ‘lifting’ procedure.
• Fillers can temporarily hide jowl lines, but are especially useful for marionette lines.

Non-surgical face lifting of the mid and lower face can be achieved using RF- Radiofrequency. This is a non-invasive treatment that can tighten collagen over time, reducing cheek wrinkles and lines.

CO2 Fractional laser is a step up from RF, and directs more heat into the skin, this results in better improvements of cheek lines, wrinkles and skin texture.

Fillers can be an excellent method to add volume, reduce lines, and provide a more balanced and youthful appearance.

For severe wrinkles, sun damage and marked loss of skin tone, laser face lifts & mini-s-face lifts give outstanding and natural results.

Treating and preventing wrinkles in younger patients is not a problem, however as one ages, getting the balance correct is very important- this is known as facial harmony. Facial harmony balances skin texture, tone & volume.

 Lasers & ways to improve wrinkles are largely predictable in my hands, what I really struggle to convey, is the balance of facial aesthetics, namely patients over look volume. Volume can not be addressed with lasers, or surgery. Fat transfer or dermal fillers gives good, predictable results for addressing volume.

Having a Specialist understand all aspects of ageing, including lifting skin, volume replacement, and of course wrinkle treatment is important for the very best, but natural results.

Yes, to a limited degree. I do think there are more effective options available. My clinical team do provide this option as it is ‘mainstream’ treatment. My opinion? By the time you have 4-5 microneedling PRP treatments you would have spent enough coin to have had a straight forward fractional laser with my clinical nurses. Lasers give predictable decreases in wrinkles & improves skin quality.

For more information on the pros & cons of PRP & microneedling vs lasers, book a consult with my nurses. I am a firm believer of providing treatments that work.

In theory, yes. So can battery acid. There are safer & more predictable ways to treat wrinkles. I do think that a simple Jessner – TCA peel performed by an expert aesthetician is far, far safer & more effective than plasma pen. I see way too many side effects such as permanent scarring from this device.

Yes. I do perform ‘dissolvable barbed’ or conical threads such as Silhouette Soft & Mint Threads, however it is important to know that even though results can be good, thread lifting does not last beyond 6-8 months at best.

My nurses perform monofilament threads. As with conical & barbed threads, their longevity is limited.

This will depend on what treatments are employed. Clinical findings & your end goals are important to understand.

For simple rejuvenation procedures such as muscle relaxants, dermal fillers, & fractional lasers, my clinical team of nurse can assist.

For complex rejuvenation including fully ablative lasers, complex fillers, fat transfer & surgical modalities, please book a consultation with myself. Hope to help you out someday!