What it is and how it is done
With age the facial skeleton is reabsorbed, and whatever rests on it loses its base. In other people the bony projection was never good. Bioosteoplasty works at that level: biphasic bioceramic is applied by injection on the bone, in a deep plane, to restore or accentuate bone volume.
Because it sits beneath the muscle, it aims for precise definition rather than bulk and does not interfere with facial movement. The aim is for the change to blend into each person's own features.
Areas where it is used
Jaw angle
Jawline definition aims to redefine the oval of the face. It is considered both in young patients with little projection in that area and in those who notice the changes of age.
Chin
It corrects a lack of volume and projection of the chin, as a non-surgical alternative to a chin implant. If the case calls for surgery, see chin surgery.
Cheekbones
It aims to recover bone structure lost with age without creating artificial volume, or to give projection to cheekbones that never had it.
Nose
Applied to the nose it is non-surgical rhinoplasty, which corrects small irregularities without surgery. What it can and cannot correct is explained on that page.
Other areas
The brow arch and the temporal fossa, according to the plan for each case.
How it differs from a filler
Compared with hyaluronic acid, biphasic bioceramic is placed on the bone, defines without adding weight or shifting, and lasts longer, without the puffy feeling that hyaluronic acid can give.
Compared with calcium hydroxyapatite, it is applied in different planes, and its composition gives it more stability and less breakdown over time.
What you notice afterwards
Normal activity can be resumed shortly after treatment. The treated areas may show mild swelling, redness or some bruising, which usually disappear within a few days.
For a short time it is advisable to avoid direct sun and make-up, and swimming pools or saunas for the following 48 hours. There is a follow-up visit at around six weeks to assess progress. Each patient receives their own instructions.
How long it lasts
It is long-lasting and not permanent. How long depends on age, skin type, integration of the material, lifestyle and technique. It does not stop ageing, so some patients choose maintenance or touch-ups after several years.
What it does not do
It does not reposition descended tissues. If the face has dropped, what is needed is support surgery, such as the deep plane facelift. When restoring support is enough and when it is not is explained in facial rejuvenation.
Frequently asked questions
What is facial bioosteoplasty?
A non-surgical treatment that restores or accentuates the bone volume of the face with biphasic bioceramic applied on the bone, to bring the features into harmony and give balance to the facial structure.
How is it performed?
By injections in specific areas, such as the cheekbone, the jaw angle, the chin or the nose, in a deep plane beneath the muscle.
How long do the results last?
They are long-lasting and not permanent. The time varies with age, skin, integration of the material, lifestyle and technique, and some patients have maintenance after several years.
Can I have a facelift or rhinoplasty afterwards?
Yes. Bioosteoplasty does not prevent later surgery and can complement it, because it acts on bone volume.
What is the aftercare like?
Activity is resumed shortly afterwards. There may be mild swelling, redness or some bruising for a few days. It is advisable to avoid sun and make-up for a short time and swimming pools or saunas for 48 hours. There is a follow-up at around six weeks.
How is it different from hyaluronic acid?
It is placed on the bone, beneath the muscle, and aims to define rather than add volume. It does not add weight or shift, and it lasts longer.