Can I use Bellafill to firm my jaw line?

Dear patient, I have used Bellafill on many occasions to strengthen the jawline and as a chin implant substitute. It works well but is somewhat tricky to do. I have to start by telling you that bellafill is FDA approved for the treatment of naso labial folds and acne scarring. Treating the jawline or chin is an "off label" use of a product that is FDA approved. I make this clear to my patients and get their permission. The biggest risk with Bellafill are twofold. A small percentage of patients can develop an allergic reaction to the Bovine Collagen part of the filler. I usually test spot my patients 2 weeks before injecting Bellafill. I have treated and tested hundreds of patients but have never seen an allergic reaction. I believe these are very very rare. the second and possibly more serious adverse reaction is "granuloma formation". If large droplets of the filler are placed too superficial to the skin it can possibly ball up and cause a hard nodule under the skin. After injecting hundreds of syringes of bellafill I have come across this twice. Both patients did great with massage and injection of an anti-inflammatory called Kenelog. Iin summary; yes Bellafill is a great filler to strengthen the jawline but it should be skin tested and used judiciously by an experienced Dermatologist.

Bellafill is an excellent long lasting filler but, at the same time, Bellafill is FDA approved for the treatment of nasolabial folds and acne scarring only. Other uses are considered "off-label".Physician experience indicates that Bellafill is great as a structure support on the bone as well as, in some instances, in the soft tissues. The key is to see experience injector as bellafill is not as forgiving as HA fillers and it is difficult to be removed if issues occur.Please make sure that you see an experienced doctor for a thorough consultation and assessment prior to undergoing any treatments.Best regards and I hope this helps, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Bellafill can be used to enhance and define the jawline structure. Although, Radiesse is more commonly used to create structure along the jawline and chin. Jawline contouring requires a lot of product to create a satisfactory result in most patients. Often requiring 4ml. Some patient further enhance their jawline with Belkyra (Kybella) injections below the chin creating a more defined neck/ jawline.Dr. Solomon