Learn Everything About Neck Jowl Lift Using Botox

How Does the Nefertiti Lift Work?

Administered within a 5–15-minute timeframe, Botox is injected into several locations along the lower jaw and down the patient’s neck. The injections in the neck are focused in the platysma muscles, which serve to pull the jaw muscles downward.

The platysma muscle acts as a major depressor in the lower face with subsequent inaesthetic complications. Botulinum toxin A can be very useful to reverse some of these unwanted complications.

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Injections to the neck and jawline result in a noticeable tightening, smoothing, and lifting effect of the skin. When the platysma muscle contracts, there is a downward pull on the tissues of the lower face, including the jowls, Relaxing the platysma will reduce this downward pull.

Results of Nefertiti Lift Treatment

While results may be visible immediately following the treatment, it can take several days to fully appreciate the injections’ lifting effects. The results of Botox and Dysport usually take one to two weeks to see and then last three to four months.

Like any botulinum toxin treatment, these effects are not permanent. In order to sustain the appearance of a lifted and tighter jaw and neckline, patients are recommended to undergo several treatments a year, depending on their individual needs.

Who Is a Good Candidate for the Nefertiti Lift?

Ideal candidates meet several of the following descriptions:

• Normal weight
• No excessive fat along the jawline
• Loose or folding skin below the chin or jawline
• Neckbands or “turkey neck”
• Mild to severe “jowls” or cheeks that hang below the jawline
• Rippled appearance along the jawline
• A very pronounced, square jawline

The Nefertiti botox is not about treating the fat which can make up ‘jowls’ on a person’s jawline. A good aesthetic physician will evaluate a patient to ensure their existing jawline and platysma muscle contractions are an appropriate fit for this treatment.

Patients with severe skin sagging, jowls and other skin issues along the jawline may find the results underwhelming and require a more invasive procedure.

What Are the Risks?

While the Nefertiti Lift is considered a reasonably safe and easy complement to other aesthetic techniques for improving the appearance of one’s jawline and neck, this treatment should only be administered by an experienced practitioner.

In a 2018 study on the benefits of Botox injections in the neck and lower regions of the face, a panel of dermatologists recommends caution when choosing your practitioner, as the injections are delicate and require in-depth knowledge of the muscle area.

Long-Term Skincare After a Botox Nefertiti Lift

In addition to scheduling Nefertiti treatments every three to four months, it is crucial that patients understand that the success of their treatment—both short term and long term—will be affected by their everyday skincare routine. The patients who see the best results are those who take their anti-aging skincare regimen seriously.

Use a sunscreen, avoid sunburns, apply retinol cream, don’t smoke, and eat an overall healthy diet—these are the most basic and effective steps any person can take to maintain healthy-looking skin, before and after receiving any cosmetic treatments like the Nefertiti Lift.

Why Botox Should Be Part of Your Beauty Routine

Maintaining healthy appearing skin requires more than simply daily cleansing and regular moisturizing. As we age, our skin begins to lose elasticity, forming fine lines and facial wrinkles. In spite of a good beauty routine, you will still drop quantity in your face and create creases which may make you look older than you feel.

Stacey Power at Beautiphi delivers many minimally invasive procedures, such as Botox®, to boost the effects of your usual beauty routine. Utilizing a custom treatment program, she is able to use Botox shots to prevent signs of premature aging and maintain your skin plump, smooth, and crease-free.

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The Obvious Signs of Aging

One of the first signs that you're getting older often seems around your eyes. Those small lines that spread out from the eyes, called crow's feet, can make you appear tired and age you prematurely.

You are also susceptible to creating deep-set wrinkles in your forehead area out of years of squinting and grinning. These wrinkles and creases are often among the first things people notice about you, which may affect your confidence and satisfaction with your overall look.

We often consider starting anti-aging treatments as early as their 30s, when collagen production begins to slow down and skin begins to lose its youthful glow, to stay proactive about their skin's health. Botox works by interfering with the nerve signals that cause muscles to contract.

After having a Botox injection, these muscles relax and smooth out to decrease the look of deep-set creases and lines.

Botox is not a filler. Rather, it addresses the source of your crow's feet and forehead lines. Results of Botox injections can last for several months, making sure you maintain a fresh, vibrant appearance.

Stacey will design a custom treatment plan to address the specific regions that render you unhappy with your physical appearance. Her skilled technicians will ensure that your treatment is safe and comfortable and your results look totally natural.

Complimenting Botox with a beauty routine

Following a Botox treatment, your skin will look younger and fitter. And to keep your youthful glow, Stacey can suggest a skincare regimen that protects your skin from environmental factors, like the sunlight and pollution, and stays in optimal condition.

Some recommendations to incorporate into your beauty routine may comprise:

• Eating a proper diet
• Staying physically active
• Removing makeup before going to bed
• Using a gentle facial cleanser every day

Protecting your skin from sun damage is one of the most essential things you can do to reduce signs of premature aging. Wear a high-quality sunscreen every day, even in winter, to decrease harm from the ultraviolet rays of sunlight. Beautiphi will also guide you with the proper nutrition to enhance your beauty from inside.

It's also wise to avoid the outside during the morning and afternoon hours to guard your skin's health. In case you have to be out, seek shade or use a wide-brim hat to block the sun's rays.

By focusing on daily skincare and incorporating Botox to your normal routine, you can retain your youthful appearances and ensure the health of your skin for a lifetime.

To find out if Botox treatments can assist you, book an appointment online or contact beautiphi over the telephone today.