CHEEK ENHANCEMENT
with dermal filler
Cheek enhancement and rejuvenation of the mid face
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A specific volumising product is used to enhance the cheeks by replacing lost volume in the cheeks and cheek bones by increasing fullness, volume, and definition. Volume loss is due to the ageing process or may be from recent weight loss.
What happens to the cheeks when we age?
When we are young our cheeks are fuller and rounder. As we age, they become flatter and lose their definition, fullness and curves.
The skin loses its collagen and elastin and gravity causes the face to droop and the fat pads start to descend. We are losing volume in the cheek fat pads as well as the cheek bones resulting in a flattening of our once youthful full looking cheeks.
A line that separates the cheek fat pads starts to become noticeable. Under eye hollows become prominent and deeper and the cheeks appear flat, nasolabial and marionette lines appear and jowls emerge making the face appear tired and heavy.
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Treating the cheeks and benefits of the treatment:
• Besides volumising the cheeks and cheek bones to give a more fuller rounder youthful cheek, cheek enhancements can do so much more to improve other areas of the face.
• Volumising the cheeks also lifts the nasolabial lines to make the face appear less heavy.
• They will begin to lift the marionette lines and begin to subtly lift the jowls.
• It will support the under-eye area and ligaments making you look more rested.
• They will fill the crease (that develops over time) that separates the cheek fat pads.
• They plump the cheeks and cheek bones to restore youthfulness, enhance the cheek bones and fat pads to restore facial symmetry, facial balance and facial curves.
• Restoring and enhancing the Ogee curve. Enhancing the Ogee curve is an important part of a cheek treatment (mid face rejuvenation treatment) as it is a beautification point that creates more curves and definition to the lateral cheek. It describes the cheekbone prominence that transitions to the mid- cheek hollow. When we are younger the cheek is fuller, and as we age it flattens losing this curve.
How is a cheek rejuvenation treatment performed
The procedure involves injecting a tissue/ skin volumiser that is made up of hyaluronic acid. It is a naturally occurring substance (complex sugar) that adds volume, and softens and smooths out creases and wrinkles, while providing structure, support, definition and skin elasticity. These sugars are already present in your body and skin and these start to diminish as we age. (Advertising restrictions prevent us from mentioning the name of the product but will be discussed during the consultation process).
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What to expect during the treatment
A consultation is performed first to assess your cheeks, check your suitability for the treatment and to review your medical history.
The treatment will take approx. 45 mins - 1 hour and is quite a comfortable treatment.
The injectable product contains a local anaesthetic for patient comfort and we also have a range of topical and injectable anaesthetics if needed.
A cannula (blunt instrument to inject with) is mostly used when injecting the cheeks to minimise the risk of a bruise, reduce swelling and for patient comfort and safety.
Although the treatment is quite comfortable, minor discomfort in the cheeks can be felt for a few days up to a week after the treatment. Although the results are instant, it will take a further few more weeks to integrate the tissue properly to give the final aesthetic result.
Bruising, swelling and redness is a possibility for a few days up to a week. See potential risks and complications page for further details and post care instructions to optimise your aesthetic results. These are also discussed in detail during the consultation and before your treatment.
A follow up appointment is scheduled for 3-4 weeks afterwards to review your final result.
How long does a cheek enhancement last?
We pride ourselves in using premium products that have been extensively researched in efficacy and safety, ranging from soft to firm volumisers. Sometimes a combination of both might be needed to replace lost volume in the fat pad with a softer volumiser, and a firmer more structured volumiser used to enhance the cheek bones. Both products can be incorporated for a multi layering approach to give maximum lift, and definition where it’s needed the most.
Over time the product will naturally break down and your cheeks will return to their pre- treated state.
The results are non-permanent and may last up to 18-22 months (depending on individual metabolism, medical conditions, skin type, skin condition, lifestyle, age, type of filler and amount of product used).
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Book your consultation to discuss your cheek goals.
If you are unsure if cheek enhancement is the right treatment for you, book in your consultation by clicking “Book Now”. Every face is unique and all patients have different treatment goals that vary from patient to patient so it is during the consultation an individualised treatment plan is prepared specific to each patient’s goals and anatomy. It is during this time the risks, side effects and treatment itself is discussed in detail.
Patient safety and informed consent are a priority at Restore My Glow so all your questions will be answered giving you all the information needed to make an informed decision about whether the treatment is right for you or an alternative treatment might suit your goals best.