Contouring Plus: A Comprehensive Approach of the Lower Third of the Face with Calcium Hydroxylapatite and Hyaluronic Acid

Bianca Viscomi; Gladstone Faria; Claudia A Hernandez; Luiz Perez; Julieta Spada; Victoria De la Fuente; Mariana Muniz

doi:10.2147/CCID.S400605

Contouring Plus: A Comprehensive Approach of the Lower Third of the Face with Calcium Hydroxylapatite and Hyaluronic Acid

Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Apr 5:16:911-924. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S400605. eCollection 2023.

Authors

Bianca Viscomi¹, Gladstone Faria², Claudia A Hernandez³, Luiz Perez⁴, Julieta Spada⁵, Victoria De la Fuente⁶, Mariana Muniz⁷

Affiliations

¹ Dermatologist, Bianca Viscomi Dermatologia Private Practice, São Paulo, Brazil.
² Plastic Surgeon, Gladstone Institute Private Practice, São Paulo, Brazil.
³ Dermatologist, MD Dermatology Private Practice, Medellin, Colombia.
⁴ Dermatologist, Espaço Mira Private Practice, São Paulo, Brazil.
⁵ Dermatologist, Dermatología y Estética Private Practice, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
⁶ Dermatologist, Senshi Derma Clinic Studio Private Practice, Mexico City, Mexico.
⁷ Dermatologist, Mariana Muniz Dermatologia Private Practice, São Paulo, Brazil.

Abstract

A well-defined jawline is aesthetically pleasing, so that rejuvenation of the jawline is becoming part of routine aesthetic practice. Restoring balance to the lower face without surgical intervention requires a multiple treatment approach, among which the minimally invasive injectables play a central role. Nevertheless, amidst the plethora of different injectable products available, choosing the option that best suits the patient's need can be a challenge. A panel of experts sought to describe herein 4 clinical cases, illustrating the Contouring Plus technique, which provides a practical guidance for lower third assessment, choice of products, and treatment execution, especially among hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, aiming for immediate, as well as mid-to-long-term results.

Keywords: biostimulation; calcium hydroxylapatite; collagen; hyaluronic acid; jawline treatment; neocollagenesis; rejuvenation.

Publication types

Case Reports

Grants and funding

Merz Aesthetics LATAM funded medical writing assistance and provided products to this study through its affiliate in Brazil - Merz Farmacêutica Comercial Ltda. Despite this support, this study was conducted with autonomy and independence by the medical authors, and Merz Farmacêutica Comercial, Ltda. had any participation or influence to design, conduct, collect, assess and evaluate the presented data.