If you are interested in boosting your appearance to look younger without undergoing cosmetic surgery, you may want to consider getting Botox injections. Botox injections are non-invasive, outpatient treatments that can help facial aesthetics related to aging. Botox works by relaxing your muscles to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in your face. Botox can be used to balance smile esthetics, reduce the appearance of a “gummy” smile, and relieve head and neck pain.

Another option for rejuvenating skin and addressing one’s cosmetic needs are smooth threads. Using Polydioxanone (PDO) sutures, a material that’s been used for more than three decades in cardiac surgical settings, a thin layer of collagen is inserted into the area being treated and released over time (American Academy of Facial Esthetics, 2021). The collagen smooths wrinkles and helps to improve blood circulation, leaving you with a younger, healthier look. 

Some individuals throughout their lifetimes may develop what is often called a double-chin, which is commonly caused by weight gain and/or loosening skin. One approach to treating a double-chin is KYBELLA, a prescription medicine used to boost one’s appearance around the chin and neck area. KYBELLA utilizes synthetic deoxycholic acid to treat this issue. In its natural state, deoxycholic acid “is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal” (KYBELLA, 2021).