With over 20 years of proven experience in treating patients with face reshaping treatments, the Rejuven8 Cosmetix clinic offers the highest quality medical and aesthetic treatments. We use the latest techniques to ensure natural, long-lasting results. During your consultation, our dedicated team will assess your individual needs and provide a personalised treatment plan that will help you achieve your desired look.
Contact us today to learn more about our facial reshaping treatments and to find out how we can help you look and feel your best.
Non-surgical facial reshaping is a procedure used to modify & enhance the appearance of your facial features by re-training the facial muscles to work in a more beneficial way. These treatments are often used to treat specific health concerns such as bruxism or jaw-clenching, teeth grinding, neck spasms and posterior neck weakness. We use advanced techniques to ensure that our treatments are safe and effective, allowing you to achieve the desired results with minimal risk. Each patient’s treatment plan is tailored to their specific needs and goals to address their personal concerns or issues.
Our non-surgical facial treatments offer a non-invasive alternative for those seeking to manage their appearance without the risks and recovery times associated with surgery. Contact us today to find out more about our treatments and to set up a consultation.
Our muscle relaxant treatments address areas of the face and neck to treat a specific issue or re-shape the face over time. Areas include facial and/or neck muscles to relax muscles that clench the teeth, relax muscles that pull the lower facial tissues down over the edge of the jawline or relax muscles that create increased tension in the neck. As a result, the facial muscles are re-trained and softly modified to rebalance the face, jawline and neck areas and correct asymmetries and sagging of the lower facial tissues.
The advantage of our muscle relaxing treatments is that they are less invasive than alternative reshaping treatments, which typically requires more recovery time. They are also a great way to improve your appearance over time without making sudden or obvious drastic changes to your appearance. Furthermore, the treatments are relatively inexpensive and can be completed in a few minutes with you being able to return to normal daily activities straight after the treatment.
In preparation for your treatment session:
- A complimentary consultation can be done immediately before your treatment to ensure that this treatment is appropriate and safe for you to have done and assess the best treatment option to achieve your desired result
- Avoid taking blood thinning medications and supplements – these increase the risk of severe bruising
- Avoid alcohol for 48hrs before treatment – this increases the risk of severe bruising
- Avoid excess sun exposure prior to your treatment
- Avoid any cosmetic treatments that may lead to inflammation or peeling prior to your treatment
After the treatment:
- Your practitioner will provide you with a written aftercare instruction sheet with advice on what to expect after your treatment and how to look after it
- You may experience redness and mild discomfort in the areas treated that will settle over a few minutes
- If bruising has occurred this will settle spontaneously over a few days and can be covered with concealer if needed
- You are advised to do exaggerated facial expressions using the muscles treated for 1/2 hour after the treatment
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- Avoid excess sun exposure for 24 hours
- You must not rub, scratch or scrub the areas treated for 24 hours
- High quality cosmeceutical mineral makeup can be applied immediately after the treatment
- Is advisable to book a follow up appointment 2 weeks after the treatment to review the progress of your treatment
Due to TGA Regulations we are unable to list pricing for this treatment. Please click here to book a free consultation with our Cosmetic Doctor or one of our Registered Cosmetic Nurses where they will quote you a price for this treatment.
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What is non-surgical facial reshaping?
Non-surgical facial reshaping treatments involves the use of muscle relaxant to block the nerve signals that cause muscle contraction. This means that when certain areas of the face are treated, it can help to relax and lift the facial tissues, allowing for a youthful and more contoured look. Some common areas of application include the chewing muscles or masseters, mouth, chin, jawline and neck.
Why does the shape of the face change?
There are several muscles in the face and neck that shape the face, from the small muscles that pull the corners of the mouth down to give a sad expression to the muscles that chew food and grind the teeth. These muscles can grow and form bulges on the outer part of the lower face, giving the face a square appearance. Some muscles are composed of strap-like bands that run from the chest to the jawline. These muscles accentuate jowls and give the lower face a sagging appearance. From a young age, many of these muscle groups are working to create a specific shape or feature on the face. When this is combined with natural ageing, the face can develop unflattering features that make them appear older than they actually are.
Where can non-surgical face lifts be performed?
Non-surgical facial reshaping treatments can be performed in the following areas:
- Eye area – There are two circular muscles surrounding the eyes that are very similar to the one surrounding the mouth. They create the scrunched look around the eyes when we squint to form what is commonly called crow’s feet. They also pull down the outer, more lateral part of the brow, allowing for a lateral eyebrow lift when injections are performed in this area, resulting in a beautiful natural high arch.
- Lip and mouth area – This is a large circular muscle around the mouth that contracts to form vertical lip wrinkles on the upper and lower lips while also narrowing the lips. These can be treated to add fullness to the lips.
- Marionette area – These are the muscles that pull the corner of the mouth down to form a down-turned smile, as well as the deep grooves that run from the corner of the mouth to the jawline. When treated, the upper lip’s outer edges will turn upwards.
- Cheeks – The cheek muscles, or ‘masseters’, are in charge of some of the chewing actions in the face. When we are stressed, some of us clench our jaws and grind our teeth and these muscles help us do so as well. Interestingly, jaw clenching is caused by muscle action, which causes muscle growth, which causes more jaw clenching! It’s a never-ending cycle of events. When these bulging chewing muscles relax, the shape of the face often changes from square to oval.
- Jowls – These are the muscles that pull the corners of the mouth down and create a jowl effect on the jawline.
- Prominent neck muscles – When the neck is tensed, these ‘bands’ of muscle protrude from it. It can resemble a ‘frilly lizard’ and is more noticeable in thinner people.
- Lower face and neck lift – Several years ago, the ‘Nefertiti’ or injectable face lift was developed. It involves injecting muscle relaxants into various areas of the mid to lower face and neck. A large muscle called the platysma is injected at several locations on the neck and jawline to relax it and prevent it from pulling down the lower face and neck. This allows other muscles that help lift the lower face and neck to work more freely, resulting in a non-surgical face and neck lift.
How long do they take to work?
This treatment take 3-5 days to start taking effect and will reach maximum effect after 14 days.
How long do the effects of injectables last?
The results lasts a few months, gradually wearing off from around 2 months onwards. It is advisable to repeat the this treatment every 3 months to achieve the best results otherwise the full effects will usually wear off after 4-6 months depending on the dose used and the area injected. The longevity of any injectable product varies significantly between persons as a result of differences in metabolism, diet & exercise routines, general health, medications & supplements and of course, the amount of product used.
Will my skin appear frozen and unnatural?
No, when used correctly, this treatment will give you a natural look with subtle changes to your appearance. Your cosmetic practitioner will discuss the expected results and adjust the dosage to ensure you get the desired result. The subtle results achieved are popular because it provides a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance without appearing overdone.
Are the injectables painful?
While everyone’s pain threshold varies, most people report only minor discomfort or a pinching of the skin. Your cosmetic practitioner will be very gentle and ice can be used where necessary.