The Problem With the ‘frozen face’
Chrissie Eve
Founder
8 Dec 2023
The popularity of aesthetic medicine has surged over the past 20 years and the trajectory doesn’t look like it’s slowing. Non-surgical treatments such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular.
Training opportunities are widely available, whether or not practitioners come from a medical background. There are multiple practitioners offering injectable treatments, all from different backgrounds. In an unregulated industry, how do clients know who to choose?
I would always want to know that the person delivering my treatment was competent, safe and knowledgeable. In the unlikely event of a complication, I would like to know that my practitioner would know what to do.
When I have botulinum toxin treatment, I want to look refreshed and enhanced. Understanding that facial movement is key to expression and how to achieve both softening of facial lines and wrinkles whilst maintaining this expression is what I want from my treatment. This is also my approach when it comes to my clients. Too often, I see treatment that has resulted in the ‘frozen face’ look which, whilst reducing wrinkles, doesn’t look natural and the expression is lost. We convey so much through facial movement.
Seeking treatment from a medical professional, who not only understands what it is to be a client, but with a proven background in delivering safe, evidence-based care, is essential if you want to achieve your desired result.
Live and let live – article by Dr Harris
This article really resonates with me. I feel that the current trend for a certain type of lip profile is problematic. The shape of each client’s face is different, and facsimile treatments (i.e. the ‘Kylie Jenner lip’) and the before and after photos which focus solely on the lip area fail to take into account the client’s profile. Each lip profile is distinct and individual. Any treatment should be designed to accentuate and enhance the client’s natural appearance.