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Innovative at-home and clinic treatments to make you look and feel like a million bucks!

WHAT THE LIQUID NOSE JOB

If you’re unhappy with the shape of your nose but don’t want to go under the knife, this non-invasive procedure using dermal filler could be for you. The Masked Singer presenter Abbie Chatfield (below) was thrilled with her results when she underwent the treatment last year, eagerly sharing before-andafter photos of her side profile to show the transformation.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

If you haven’t loved your nose, but the idea of undergoing surgery to fix a small bump seems a little too scary – and costly – this treatment might be for you. The beauty of a “liquid nose job” is that it is instant and there’s no downtime.

The procedure itself takes less than 10 minutes, and no numbing cream is needed. Unlike rhinoplasty, this procedure also isn’t permanent. Injector Dr Josh Wall says results can last anywhere between 12 to 18 months, and on the off chance a patient doesn’t like it, there is the option of having the filler dissolved. A small amount of filler can effectively smooth the sides and bridge of the nose, and even be added to the tip to make it appear perkier. As with any treatment there are associated risks, so check with your doctor and get a thorough consultation first. WHERE

Contour Clinics Newtown, Sydney Visit contourclinics.com.au to book an appointment. COST

Prices start from $900.

WHAT THE JAW CLENCHER

While Botox is known for easing the look of wrinkles, it can also help if you suffer from chronic jaw clenching and teeth grinding, which around 40 per cent of us do. “The condition is called bruxism,” says Dr Vivek Eranki, CEO of Cosmetique Cosmetic Clinics. “It can cause head and neck aches as well as dental problems, like jaw and tooth pain and even fractured teeth, but it can be treated with a few quick injections to each of the masseter muscles (the muscle that runs down the cheek) to

relax it,” he adds, giving you instant relief.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

If you have a very tight jaw that you clench without realising, especially when you’re stressed, it can be quite painful. This treatment takes just 15 minutes, and relief can be felt immediately, with effects getting better and better over the following two to five days, lasting up to 12-16 weeks. The effect of this can actually also be a slimming of the lower face from clenching those muscles less over time. WHERE Cosmetique Cosmetic Clinics Australia

Visit australiancosmetic.com COST Anti-wrinkle injections. Prices start from approximately $15 per unit.

SOFIA VERGARA “If it makes you happier and more confident, then why not?” Sofia said when quizzed about Botox. “But I also think you have to do your research, so you know what to expect – that you’ll look fresher, but not necessarily younger.”