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Area of Science:

  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Facial Anatomy
  • Injectable Treatments

Background:

  • Facial shape improvement requires a deep understanding of facial anatomy and injection techniques.
  • Nonsurgical aesthetic treatments aim to address patient concerns like lines, folds, and jowls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two novel nonsurgical techniques, "The 7-point Shape" and "The 9-point Shape," based on the MD Codes system.
  • To provide foundational midface and lower face contouring for distinct feminine and masculine aesthetic outcomes.
  • To offer an alternative to surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation using injectable fillers.

Main Methods:

  • Development of two distinct nonsurgical facial contouring techniques: "The 7-point Shape" for a feminine appearance and "The 9-point Shape" for a masculine appearance.
  • Application of the MD Codes system to guide the precise placement of injectable fillers.
  • Focus on enhancing the midface (cheeks) and lower face (chin and jawline) for improved facial aesthetics.

Main Results:

  • The techniques provide targeted enhancement for both feminine and masculine facial features.
  • Immediate visible improvements in facial shape, including midface volume and lower face contouring.
  • Indirect improvement of common aesthetic concerns such as lines, folds, jowls, and double chin.

Conclusions:

  • "The 7-point Shape" and "The 9-point Shape" offer effective nonsurgical methods for facial contouring.
  • These MD Codes-based techniques provide immediate and visible aesthetic results.
  • The presented approaches serve as viable alternatives to surgical interventions for facial rejuvenation.