There are various techniques for non-surgical, minimally invasive facial reshaping, which are characterized by no downtime.
One of these is the STOP Facial Aging Method™ developed by Dr. Sandrine Sebban, which involves the injection of hyaluronic acid through a single point cannula.
Purpose of procedure – restoration of volumes lost during the aging process and an attractive ratio of different areas of the face.
Features of the STOP Facial Aging Method™
STOP Facial Aging Method™ combines two complementary techniques – one deep point (DOP) and one superficial point (SOP) that provide masculinization and/or facial rejuvenation by replenishing volumes.
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The DOP technique involves working in a deep plane and therefore allows you to influence the bone architecture of the male face: to emphasize the shape of the jaw with the projection of the mandibular angle, the orbito-zygomatic and buccal zones. Deep HA injections into the chin area allow, if necessary, to focus on the width or length of the chin.
The SOP technique is designed to inject the drug into the subcutaneous or superficial hypodermal plane. Its main goal – create or restore facial volumes while ensuring optimal tissue hydration.
STOP Facial Aging Method™ combines two complementary techniques – one deep point (DOP) and one superficial point (SOP) that provide masculinization and/or facial rejuvenation by replenishing volumes.
The main secret of the STOP Facial Aging Method™ – a matrix that is created at the stage of preparing a face for volumization. It allows you to divide each part of the face into 12 sectors corresponding to the fat compartments of the face (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1: dividing the face into 12 sectors
Fig. 2: single entry point location
To facilitate the injection process, the following markings are applied to the face:
• safety axis (oblique line) – minimizes the risk of hematomas and vascular complications;
• Triangle of Masculinity – ensures harmonious correction results;
• mid-zygomatic line – provides precise location of single point of entry.
STOP Facial Aging Method™ performed with a SoftFil® needle; EasyGuide, which allows the practitioner to create an entry point and insert the cannula in one easy motion with virtually no pain to the patient. Ergonomic design and V-shape for maximum stability and visibility of the injection site.
The method proposed by the author is to inject hyaluronic acid with a cannula through one point on each side of the face.
Injection correction of the chin line for men
Stop Facial Aging Method™: treatment protocol
The procedure is carried out in three successive steps, corresponding to the three stages of correction – one DOP and two SOPs. At each stage, the patient is injected with HA, the properties of which are ideally adapted to the target areas.
1. Working in the deep plane – DOP technique
Target areas of the face: middle and lower thirds.
Using a 22-26 gauge cannula, 6-7 cm long, the practitioner injects the cohesive HA gel into a deep plane near the subperiosteum. Three lines form the so-called triangle of masculinity
(Figure 3). In the middle third, as a rule, three boluses of the drug (B2, B2’, B3) are injected, located on a line passing through the stalk of the curl:
• B2 – projection of the orbito-zygomatic zone;
• B2’–B3 – projection of the zygomatic arch.
If there are dark circles under the eyes, 4 microboluses of HA can be injected into the infraorbital region (MB1, MB2, MB3 and MB4). For this, a hygroscopic HA should be used, the crosslinking of which is suitable for the correction of the periorbital region.
Fig. 3: creating the "triangle of masculinity"
In the lower third of the face, boluses are administered primarily on the mandibular ramus:
• B8 – jaw angle projection;
• B4 – projection of the lateral projection of the chin;
• B1 – maxillary zone;
• B5 – mid-chin area;
• B6 – mandibular ligament zone;
• B7 – anterior border of the masticatory muscle.
Results: clear facial architecture, more pronounced cheekbones, jaw and chin.
2. Working in the hypodermal plane – technology SOP
A 25–27 gauge cannula is inserted into the superficial fat, the drug is injected into the middle and lower thirds using the nappage technique, following a fan-shaped pattern. It is necessary to avoid the introduction of the drug into the infraorbital region and the area of the jowls. It is also possible to restore the volume of the lips or perform a harmonious augmentation, while maintaining the proportions that are natural for a male face. Highly elastic hyaluronic acid will provide good results in the context of facial dynamics.
Results: restoration of volume, smoothing of superficial wrinkles, lifting effect.
3. Working in the subcutaneous plane – technology SOP
With a 27-gauge cannula, low or no cross-linked hyaluronic acid is injected into the middle and lower thirds using the nappage technique, following a fan pattern. It is necessary to avoid the introduction of the drug into the infraorbital region. If necessary, intensive correction of the upper perioral zone and marionette wrinkles can be performed.
Results: hydrated and radiant skin, filling wrinkles and fine lines.
The combination of DOP and SOP techniques for male face beautification provides harmonious results: masculinization and / or a global rejuvenation effect that lasts for 15-18 months, depending on the injected HA gel.
Benefits of a standardized and reproducible STOP Facial Aging Method™:
• error/overcorrection risks are minimized;
• the procedure takes less than an hour;
• correction is almost painless for the patient and is associated with a minimum of side effects.
The combination of DOP and SOP techniques for male face beautification provides harmonious results: masculinization and / or a global rejuvenation effect that lasts for 15-18 months, depending on the injected HA gel.
According to Prime magazine
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