Advanced Facial Contouring

With modern minimally invasive techniques and products, Dr Prendergast expertly enhances the shape of the face.  The ideal oval or heart-shaped face is achieved using advanced injectable treatments such as BTX to relax certain muscles and soft natural fillers to build volume in the mid and lower face, as well as VASER facial sculpting and thread lifts.   

rectangular-shaped face 

A rectangular-shaped face is common and due to normal aging where volume decreases in the midface (front of the cheeks) and increases around the jowls and jawline.  Facial contouring to restore the beauty triangle is achieved by plumping the cheeks naturally with soft gel filler such as Restylane SubQ, Teosyal Ultimate, or Juvederm Voluma, and lifting the jowls using a minimally invasive thread lift under local anaesthesia.  Results are instant and dramatically rejuvenating.

narrow lower face, creases over cheeks

With volume loss over the lower face, some people develop creases over the cheeks where the skin sits on the muscle, and the chin appears pointy.  Laying down a blanket of hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane, Juvederm, Teosyal) or calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) under the skin in the lower face improves facial proportions and erases lines.  The filler is expertly placed to create a seamless transition between the lower face and midface, ensuring a beautiful natural-looking result.

square jaw

A square jaw occurs when there is enlargement or hypertrophy of the masseter muscle, one of the main muscles involved in chewing.  The muscle is reduced in size by relaxing it using precisely placed BTX injections.  The result is a more oval, slimmer face.  Usually two treatments at 2-3 month intervals is indicated to provide results that last up to 2 years.

lower face fat with no jawline

Creating a sharp, beautiful jawline, reducing jowl fat, and defining the neck is best performed using VASER lipoplasty.  Traditional liposuction does little to tighten skin.  VASER stimulates skin to retract and gently liquefies fat using ultrasonic probes.  The gentle but efficient nature of VASER means beautiful results are achieved very quickly, with minimal downtime.  Dr Prendergast pioneered the VASER procedure in Ireland and teaches these advanced techniques to doctors both in Ireland and abroad.