What is considered feminine and what is considered masculine aesthetically is definitely subjective. These ideas change according to industry trends and celebrity norms. Speaking from our perspective at Simply Injectables here are some of our current thoughts on how to use Botox cosmetic and dermal filler to both feminize and masculinize the face.
A brief plug: Simply Injectables wants to welcome the LGBTQ community to our office. It is deeply important to us our office is 100% inclusive and comfortable to all people. Gender identity is deeply personal, and this article is not meant to be gender binary.
How to create a more feminine look with Botox and fillers
In today’s society contour is hot. The internet is filled with make-up contour tutorials and celebrities can’t stop talking about it. The sensation is arguably connected to the importance of selfies. The world of injectables is no exception. As injectors we are constantly assessing where light and shadow falls on client’s faces and how we can alter that for the better. Here are five practical ways to emphasize contour so that make up application goes so much farther.
Contour can be emphasized with a few techniques. To start, injecting Botox into the masseter muscles or jaw muscles. As the jaw muscle slowly begins to shrink, the face appears more oval shaped, slimmer in the lower half, and these effects naturally highlight cheekbones. 3-4 jaw muscle Botox treatments every 3-4 months (approximately 12 months) will provide the best result so it’s best to get started on this first.
Second, I would add Juvéderm Voluma to each cheek bone. Highlighting cheekbones is key to feminizing the contour in the face. This enhances lateral projection.
*** Injectors know just where to add cheekbone filler to create optimal light reflection and natural cheek projection.
At Simply Injectables we are always talking about how to lift and brighten around the eyes. We use Botox cosmetic for the 3rd way to feminize the face. The younger the patient, the more collagen is still being produced and therefore the more effective this technique will be. When we inject Botox cosmetic in the muscles that pull in and down around the eyes the result is a lifting and tightening between the eyelid and the brow. This allows clients to look bright eyed and refreshed. The outer tail of the eyebrow lifts and the eyebrow shape becomes naturally arched.
Have you heard of the Cupid’s Bow? This is the M shape in the middle of people’s top lip. The cupid’s bow is extremely feminine. Coupled with an outward sloped eversion of the upper lip and you will feel 20 again. Dehydrated, raisin like thin lips do not come across feminine. Our 4th recommendation for facial feminization is hydrating, defining and plumping the lips.
Our final and fifth way to increase a feminine face shape with Botox and fillers is to emphasize chin projection. It is often forgotten what a huge influence a weak chin has on face shape. A sharp and projected chin does a wonder aesthetically. First, it balances side profile. Second, it sharpens and tightens jawline and even has a mild effect on tightening the skin under the chin or upper neck area). Third, it emphasizes contour by countering the two high, lateral cheekbone points.