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A slim, V-shaped face can give a woman a fresher, more youthful appearance and boundless confidence. Nu.U Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic can help you achieve that with non-invasive techniques that offer quick and lasting results.

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The V-shaped face with a small, sharp chin and dened jawline is considered by Asians as a sign of beauty. Standing in the way of many possessing this naturally are having a geneticall­y round or broad face, as well as habits such as teeth grinding and candy chewing that can cause muscles to overdevelo­p and give one a rather squarish jawline.

Of course, surgery can result in a more sculpted look, but many women are wary of potential side effects and the lengthy recovery time. The more comfortabl­e alternativ­e for a fresh start this year: Nu.U Aesthetics and Wellness Clinic’s face-contouring treatments that are perfect for the time-strapped.

BOTOX TREATMENTS

WHAT Injected with a very ne needle, botox works by weakening the muscles to contour the jawline and create a slim, beautiful V shape.

TIME TAKEN About 10 minutes. Most patients can resume normal activities immediatel­y.

RESULTS The full effect of relaxing the targeted muscles is visible in two weeks and can last from three to six months. With repeated treatments, it can last up to a whole year.

FILLERS

WHAT Improving the jawline is possible with dermal llers such as Restylane. A crystal clear gel, it is injected into the skin – or just under it – in small amounts to restore volume and structure. Mainly made up of hyaluronic acid similar to what your body produces naturally, it is non-animal-based, so the risk of allergic or hypersensi­tive reactions is minimal.

TIME TAKEN Thirty minutes or less – including 20 for the local anaestheti­c to gently numb the treatment area. Patients can return to work immediatel­y, but should avoid extreme sunlight and heat as they might increase swelling and bruising at the injection sites.

RESULTS The jawline’s transforma­tion is almost instant and, on average, lasts nine to 12 months. Clinical studies are being done to prove whether or not the effect can last 18 months with just a single follow-up treatment. E-TWO SUBLIME TECHNOLOGY WHAT This uses a combinatio­n of safe and effective levels of infrared light and bi-polar radio frequency energy to stimulate new collagen growth, thus improving facial contours and skin quality.

TIME TAKEN Typical treatment protocol is three to ve treatments at least four to six weeks apart. However, the total number of sessions depends on the individual.

RESULTS Patients will begin to see results after the rst treatment. These will continue to improve for up to one year.

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aesthetics aesthetics...
Dr K K Chew Medical director and founder of Nu.U Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic Dr Chew is a pioneer in the field of laser lipolysis and AccuLift laser facelift treatments, training GPs with with an an interest interest in in aesthetics aesthetics...

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