Chin Crease Treatment East Molesey

What Is a Labiomental Crease?

The labiomental crease, sometimes called the labiomental fold, is the groove where the lower lip meets the upper chin. It may be shallow and discreet or sufficiently deep to cast a noticeable shadow.

Its appearance can be influenced by inherited facial structure, chin projection, lower lip position, dental anatomy, soft tissue distribution and muscular movement. Age related changes may also make an existing fold more noticeable.

Where suitable, a small and carefully judged amount of dermal filler may be placed beneath or around the indentation. This can provide structural support and may soften the visible depth without leaving the lower face unnaturally flat.

The line should not automatically be filled simply because it is present. For some patients, limited chin projection contributes to the concern. For others, movement of the mentalis muscle or the relationship between the lip and chin may be more relevant.

Dr Laura Geige explains: “The crease is only one part of the lower profile. Before treating it, we need to understand whether the fold itself or the structure around it is creating the concern.”

Dermal filler remains a cosmetic injectable procedure with recognised risks. The NHS recommends checking the practitioner’s qualifications, experience, product choice and arrangements for managing complications before proceeding.

Benefits of Chin Crease Filler

A Softer Lower Face Transition

Carefully placed filler may reduce the depth of a pronounced groove beneath the lower lip. The intended finish is subtle, with some natural definition remaining between the lip and chin.

Less Visible Shadowing

A deep fold can create a dark horizontal shadow, particularly under overhead lighting. Supporting the indentation may make this division appear less prominent in suitable patients.

Individual Placement

The most appropriate injection point is not identical for every face. Some patients may require support close to the crease, while others need the surrounding upper chin assessed.

Consideration of the Full Profile

The fold can appear deeper when the chin is short or recessed. Viewing the face from several angles helps the doctor determine whether isolated crease treatment is likely to create a balanced result.

A Non Surgical Option

Dermal filler provides an injectable alternative for appropriate adults who are not considering a surgical procedure. It does not involve an implant or permanent alteration of the underlying bone.

Preservation of Natural Movement

The lower lip and chin move continually during speech and expression. Treatment is planned to soften the resting line without attempting to remove normal movement or character.

Preparation for Labiomental Fold Treatment

Contact It’s Me & You Skin Clinic before purchasing. The team will confirm current availability and ensure that you are booked for the correct consultation.

Think about when the line concerns you most. It may be prominent at rest, during speech, when closing the mouth or primarily in photographs taken from the side.

Provide a complete and accurate medical history. This should include allergies, relevant health conditions and any previous reaction to injectable products or local anaesthetic.

Tell the doctor about earlier treatment to the lips, chin or jawline. Filler placed at another clinic or several years previously may still be relevant to the assessment.

Bring an up to date list of medicines and supplements. Prescribed medication must not be stopped unless the clinician responsible for it has specifically advised you to do so.

Recent or planned dental treatment should be disclosed. Dental infection, hygiene appointments and more involved procedures may affect the timing of treatment.

Avoid alcohol shortly before the appointment, as it may make bruising more noticeable for some patients. Eating normally and remaining well hydrated can help you feel comfortable.

Arrive without heavy make up around the mouth and chin where practical. The skin will be cleansed, and clinical photographs may be taken as part of your assessment and treatment record.

Contact the clinic if you develop a cold sore, dental problem, inflamed skin, infection or illness before attending. Rearranging the appointment may be more appropriate.

Aftercare

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, firmness or bruising may develop around the treatment area. The fold can initially look uneven while swelling is present, so the immediate appearance is not the settled result.

Avoid pressing, rubbing or repeatedly manipulating the crease. Do not massage the area unless your practitioner has specifically asked you to do so.

For the period stated in your personal instructions, avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, intense heat and excessive alcohol. These may make temporary swelling or bruising more noticeable.

Take care when applying lipstick, make up and skincare around the injection sites. Strong acids, scrubs and other potentially irritating products should wait until the skin has settled.

Try not to rest the chin heavily on your hand or sleep with direct pressure against the lower face during the initial recovery period.

Dental work, facial massage and additional injectable procedures may need to be separated from treatment by an appropriate interval. Discuss any planned appointments with the clinic.

You will be told which symptoms require urgent attention. Unexpected or increasing pain, marked skin colour changes, visual disturbance or other concerning symptoms should be reported immediately because filler complications can occasionally be serious.

The local market already includes several providers advertising dermal filler, so our approach is defined by more than the treatment category itself. Every recommendation begins with establishing why the crease appears pronounced and whether filler is genuinely appropriate.

Dr Laura Geige assesses the lower lip, fold, chin projection, jawline and wider profile together. This helps prevent a standard volume being placed into a line without considering the structures responsible for it.

The clinic uses the highest quality materials, with product characteristics selected according to the depth, movement and support required. No single filler is treated as suitable for every face.

Restraint is particularly important around the labiomental fold. Too much volume can alter the shape of the upper chin or make the lower face appear heavy, so treatment is planned conservatively.

Patients receive a personalised consultation and a clear explanation of possible benefits, limitations, risks and alternatives. Where filler is unlikely to address the concern satisfactorily, Dr Geige will say so.

Our location offers direct public transport from the Hampton Court area and discreet ground floor access close to Kingston Station. The clinic room is straightforward to find, being immediately on the left after entering Siddeley House.

Aftercare remains part of the clinical service. Patients receive individual guidance and can contact the clinic if they have questions or unexpected symptoms while the area is settling.