In Part One of this article, we discussed all the factors affecting our skin and how we can avoid premature ageing.
But there’s only so much we can do by ourselves, and ageing is a natural process. So if you’re already suffering from any of the characteristics of an ageing face; wrinkles, saggy jowls, hollow eye sockets, this is where Dr Zokaie can help.
The Consultation and Dr Zokaies’ 3D Facial Restoration and 4Rs Concept
The youthful face has a balanced distribution of superficial and deep fat.
Asynchronously, the face’s deep and superficial fat compartments atrophy as we age.
As there is a relative resistance of nasolabial and jowl fat to atrophy, we see pseudoptosis and the exacerbation of the nasolabial folds and jowls.
Jowls become saggy due to the loss of facial and feel fat pads and other supporting structures such as muscle and bone. Therefore, careful assessment of where support is required, like the cheeks and jawline/chin, can make a huge difference when testing jowls.
Dr Zokaies’ approach is simple: he uses threads with a modest amount of fillers to achieve support and repositions the fat pads upward to create a scaffolding effect to hold the skin tight and lifted. His 3D facial treatment allows a natural, non-surgical lift of the face without over-volumising the cheeks and adding to the already sagging jowls.
As each person is different, he assesses them individually and bases his assessment on the concept of the 4Rs. RESTORE, REFINE, RESHAPE and REPOSITION.
He will then set a personalised plan for each patient and discuss their treatment, allowing them to budget, making it affordable for each person to achieve their goals and desired look.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are small gel injections, typically made up of hyaluronic acid, that fill in wrinkles and add volume to soft tissue. A Dermal Filler treatment can smooth out lines and wrinkles, replace lost volume, restore elasticity and tone and, most importantly, create a natural look and feel.
Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance that helps the skin to retain moisture more effectively and creates a cushion to add volume and definition to ageing skin. Most dermal fillers will last between 9 to 24 months.
What are Threads?
A Thread Lift is a non-surgical facelift with threads, suitable if you have loose skin around your mid to lower face and are looking for a tighter and fresher appearance. The treatment is a safe and effective alternative to surgical procedures. On average, results can be seen immediately and last for around 18 months.
Dissolvable threads are inserted into the face using a cannula, lifting loose skin and improving its texture. Unlike a surgical facelift, there are no cuts or incisions, just small injections.
The consultation and personal plan you receive will be very thorough. Dr Zokaie aims to give your face back a naturally youthful look, and to do this, his concept of treating the face as a whole instead of individual components is truly revolutionary.
In the third part of this article, we’ll take a look at surgical facelifts and other procedures that can help with your ageing face.
