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Jawline Filler
Jawline Filler in Rainford, St Helens
Jawline filler adds definition along the jaw. Gemma treats the jaw to provide contour and structure, giving a cleaner line between the face and the neck.
It suits people whose jaw has softened with age, and people who have always had less natural definition there than they would like.
Chin filler is the other half of the lower face and the two are commonly combined. Where the jaw is being pulled down by neck bands rather than lacking structure, the Nefertiti lift is the treatment for that. See dermal fillers in St Helens for the full range.
At Hannah Clarke Advanced Skin and Beauty in Rainford, filler is administered by Gemma Fletcher, a Registered Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber with over five years injecting daily.
Structure along the jaw
A defined jawline is structural, which is why it is treated with a firmer product than lips.
The jaw needs a filler with enough structure to hold a line, which is a different product to the soft filler used in lips. That is also why it lasts longer, typically around twelve months against six to nine for lips and lip lines.
Jawline is frequently treated alongside the chin, because the two together set the proportions of the lower face. Whether you need one, the other or both is a consultation conversation rather than something that can be judged from a photograph.
If the softening you are seeing is skin laxity rather than lost structure, filler is not the right answer, and Gemma will say so.
Safety, honestly
Most people asking about filler are really asking about safety, so here is the honest version.
Mild effects are normal. Bruising and swelling after treatment are expected rather than a problem.
Infection is uncommon and usually avoidable. The procedure is as sterile as it can be and the skin is thoroughly cleansed. Where infection does occur it generally follows aftercare being ignored, most often makeup going on the area too soon. That is why Gemma asks you not to rub or touch the area for the first four hours.
Vascular occlusion is the serious one. It is where filler blocks an artery supplying the treated area. It is rare, and in Gemma's words it is usually a problem of unsafe hands. If left unrecognised it can lead to tissue necrosis, which is what people have seen on social media and in the papers. That outcome almost always traces back to a practitioner who did not react quickly enough, or who sent the client away without properly explaining aftercare.
Gemma will not let you leave the clinic if she has any concern about occlusion. After treatment she assesses the colour of your skin and any pain you are experiencing, and she is looking at the treated area specifically before she is happy for you to go home. If a complication did occur, hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved immediately, and beyond some bruising there would be no lasting result.
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Meet Gemma Fletcher, Nurse Prescriber
Dermal filler treatments at Hannah Clarke are delivered by Gemma Fletcher.
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- V300 Independent Prescribing qualification, so she consults, prescribes and administers independently.
- Trained at Northwest Aesthetics and Dr. Hennessy Aesthetics, with ongoing training.
- Over five years injecting dermal filler, performing treatments daily.
- Carries hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid filler, on site at every appointment.
That last point matters more than it sounds. In her words: "I would have hyaluronidase on site at every appointment just to ensure in an emergency I would be able to treat." Not every injector can prescribe it, and not every injector has it in the room.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does jawline filler last?
>Jawline uses a firmer filler with more structure, which tends to last around twelve months, compared with six to nine months for the softer product used in lips.
Should I have jawline or chin filler?
>Often both, because together they set the proportions of the lower face. Which you need is assessed at consultation rather than judged from a photograph.
Will filler fix sagging along my jaw?
>It depends on the cause. Filler restores lost structure. If what you are seeing is skin laxity rather than lost volume, filler is not the right treatment and Gemma will tell you that.
Who will be treating me?
>Gemma Fletcher, a Registered Nurse with a V300 Independent Prescribing qualification, trained at Northwest Aesthetics and Dr. Hennessy Aesthetics, with over five years injecting dermal filler daily.
Is dermal filler safe?
>On the whole it is a safe treatment. Bruising and swelling are normal. Infection is uncommon and usually follows aftercare being ignored. Vascular occlusion, where filler blocks an artery, is the serious complication, it is rare, and Gemma assesses your skin colour and any pain after treatment before she is happy for you to leave. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved immediately if needed.
What is the aftercare?
>No makeup on the area for four hours, no rubbing or touching the area for four hours, and no exercise or alcohol for the first 24 hours.
How soon before an event should I have it done?
>Leave two to four weeks. You will see an immediate improvement, but swelling and bruising need time to settle and the result is better at two weeks.
How much does it cost?
>Filler is priced by volume, from 1ml upwards, and what you need depends on the outcome you are working towards. Discounts are available for treatment plans using multiple vials. Pricing is confirmed at your consultation.
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