Introduction
Every beauty-conscious individual aspires to have a slender physique and a well-defined V-shaped face. However, excessive facial thinness can lead to sunken cheeks and sagging cheekbones or apples of the cheeks, giving the impression of fatigue, aging, and even fragility. This can significantly impact one's self-confidence, beauty, and charm.
Our facial structure is determined not only by the skin, muscles, and bones but also by the presence of facial fat. Some individuals may have very thin subcutaneous fat in their cheeks, resulting in a sunken appearance and even extending towards the nose, leading to a dry skin surface. Sunken cheeks can also cause sagging cheekbones and pronounced nasolabial folds.
Reasons for Sunken Cheeks
Sunken cheeks can be attributed to both congenital and acquired factors:
Congenital Factors
These include genetic predisposition, wide cheekbones, an overly slender physique, and naturally thin facial subcutaneous tissue. These factors are often evident at a young age and relate to inherent facial bone structure and fat distribution.
Aging and Fat Loss
Maintaining firm and plump skin largely depends on collagen, elastin fibres, and substances like hyaluronic acid in our skin. However, after the age of 25, the gradual decrease in collagen production due to natural aging and photodamage causes the skin to lose its elasticity and firmness. This loss of collagen and elastin, along with diminishing subcutaneous fat, results in sunken cheeks.
Acquired Factors
These encompass skin aging, excessive weight loss, orthodontic treatment, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and more. These factors lead to the loss of facial soft tissue, subcutaneous fat, and collagen, resulting in sunken cheeks.
Weight Loss and Facial Fat Reduction
Beyond the natural aging process, sunken cheeks can be attributed to the loss or atrophy of subcutaneous fat and muscles. Disease, excessive weight loss, malnutrition, lack of exercise, and more can lead to a decrease in facial soft tissues, particularly in areas with minimal bone support. Once the soft tissues, including fat, are lost, the skin lacks adequate support, leading to sunken cheeks.
Treatments
HA Dermal Fillers
By injecting hyaluronic acid dermal fillers beneath the skin, we can restore lost subcutaneous soft tissue, giving volume to sunken cheeks. This revitalization leads to an improved cheek appearance and tighter, rejuvenated skin. We exclusively use Juvederm products certified by the US FDA and CE. Our medical professionals will select the most appropriate product model based on your needs.
Furthermore, HA dermal filler injections can be combined with the 3D Non-Surgical Facelift, a minimally invasive procedure that uses PDO protein lift threads to lift and reposition sagging facial tissues. This synergistic approach not only addresses sunken cheeks but also reduces nasolabial folds, lifts sagging cheekbones or apples of the cheeks, and contours the face, resulting in a youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
3D Non-Surgical Facelift
This procedure provides an immediate skin-tightening effect through the placement of absorbable PDO protein lift threads into the fascial layer beneath the skin. These threads lift sagging skin and immediately enhance the overall facial appearance. Moreover, these threads stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the dermal layer, promoting skin firmness and thickness, ultimately combating signs of sagging and aging.
At Oceanaconte Spa & Clinic, we are dedicated to helping you address sunken cheeks and achieve a revitalized, youthful appearance. Contact us for a personalized consultation and take the first step toward a more confident and beautiful you.