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Figure 5 43-year-old female patient before (A, B) and after (C, D) Soft Lift treatment. Filling of the mid-face (1.5 ml Perlane with the 25 Pix’L cannula) and the tear trough area (0.5 ml Restylane Touch with the thinner 28 Pix’L cannula). The corrugator and procerus muscle, as well as the lateral orbicularis muscle, were treated with neurotoxins to release the activity and obtain a slightly higher lateral eye brow (50 iu Vistabel). The lateral eyebrow level as well as the fine lines at the corrugator and frontalis area were treated with 1 ml Restylane with traditional sharp needles
advantages competing with the Pix’l cannula. it is possible to pronounce the central facial triangle (CfT) with high projecting zygomatic bones and a juvenescent chin. By reducing the mentalis muscle activity (strong chin shape) at the same time, and the sometimes hypertrophic masseter muscles, it is possible to create an even more harmonious shape. Neurotoxins such as Vistabel are a perfect tool to shape these muscles and to perfect a juvenile face. Other than restoring volume, hyaluronic acid slows down the ageing process. Of course, skin excess cannot be completely avoided by treating the patient with a soft lift every 6–12 months. By planning to improve the facial contours, it is good
practice to inject the big ‘molecules’ first and end with the more superficial injectable products, for example at the tear trough; the lateral part with thicker skin with more ‘heavy’ products (e.g. Perlane, Perlane lidocaine); and the medial part with smoother products (e.g. Restylane Touch). As a result, it is possible to avoid bubbles and unevenness in the thinnest part of the medial eye area.
Discussion The soft lift is a technique for the rejuvenation of the face, which expands the palette of options available to the physician. The principles are based on the idea of volume restoration and rehydration. The soft lift is less aggressive than invasive surgery, and preventive with regard to the ageing process. enhancing the quality of the skin and returning lost elasticity are also significant aims of this technique. With the huge range of products in the hyaluronic acid family to choose from, the physician is able to find the right product for the right facial area. The expectation is that in future invasive procedures can
be delayed owing to the high quality and longevity of results using this technique. indeed, in some cases the soft lift concept might even be a perfect alternative to more
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