Calcium hydroxylapatite for jawline rejuvenation: consensus recommendations

Area of Science:

• Aesthetic medicine
• Dermatology
• Facial rejuvenation

Background:

• Age-associated facial volume loss contributes to structural changes, including lower face drooping and loss of the youthful oval jawline.
• Jawline reshaping through volume replacement is a key procedure in modern facial rejuvenation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a consensus-based treatment protocol for clinicians using calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) for jawline rejuvenation.
• To outline optimal outcomes for restoring the oval jawline using injectable fillers.

Main Methods:

• Development of a consensus statement to guide clinicians in using volumizing agents for jawline reshaping.
• Utilizing the Merz Aesthetics Scale® for jawline to categorize treatment stages.
• Presentation of before-and-after images to demonstrate treatment efficacy.

Main Results:

• A treatment protocol is provided for each stage of oval jawline loss.
• Specific recommendations cover anesthesia, injection techniques, volume, combination therapies, and expected duration.
• Methods for managing potential complications are detailed.

Conclusions:

• Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is a suitable treatment for patients experiencing oval jawline loss at any stage.
• CaHA offers immediate and long-lasting volume enhancement for effective jawline restoration.