Redefining the lower third of the face with IBSA's Aliaxin Superior Volume: an advanced technique for a harmonious jawline
The lower third of the face plays a key role in the perception of facial harmony and youth. As we age, the jawline loses definition, the chin retracts, and folds such as the labio-mental crease or marionette lines begin to appear. In this article, you'll learn step by step how to achieve an effective and natural structural restoration using Aliaxin Superior Volume by IBSA Laboratories, as taught in the advanced courses at CIME Academy.
The Importance of a Structural Approach
Unlike other fillers, Aliaxin Superior Volume is designed for areas requiring high projection and firmness. Its high G’ (G-prime) and strong cross-linking capacity make it ideal for sculpting bony structures like the jaw angle or chin, offering visible, stable, and highly customizable results.
Three Key Treatment Points
Pre-jowl Sulcus
This sulcus appears due to sagging of the malar fat compartment and the loss of mandibular support. The technique involves:
- Palpating the skin insertion of the mandibular retaining ligament.
- Gently pinching and retracting the skin.
- Injecting 0.1–0.2 cc of Aliaxin Superior Volume on the bone, just in front of the ligament.
This creates a hydrodissection effect that reduces the action of the DAO (Depressor Anguli Oris) muscle, responsible for the sad mouth expression.
Labio-mental Fold (Marionette Lines)
This area is treated with a precise injection on the bone, behind the DAO muscle. This modulates its activity while enhancing the effect of the elevator muscles.
The result is a more lifted oral commissure, even at rest, and a more youthful smile.
Structural Chin
The chin is treated at three points:
- Chin apex – to project the profile.
- Mentalis groove – to smooth dimples and "orange peel" skin.
- Most anterior chin point – to stretch the mentalis muscle bellies and soften facial expression.
Using 0.6 to 0.8 cc, the results include:
- A symmetric chin, proportionate to nasal width and intercanthal distance.
- A defined and continuous jawline.
- Less visibility of the lower teeth when smiling.
Immediate Results and Patient Involvement
One key tip is to show the results during the same session, using different expressions (kissing, smiling, at rest).
This creates a participatory experience, increases satisfaction, and encourages the patient to return for future treatments.
Conclusion
Structural treatment of the lower third of the face with Aliaxin Superior Volume not only enhances appearance—it corrects, harmonizes, and improves facial dynamics.
It’s an essential tool for any aesthetic doctor seeking to deliver natural and functional results.
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