The general, universal consensus says people are young until they reach 40. However, what most people do not realize is, we begin to age while still in our 20s. A number of factors contribute to this process, including lifestyle choices which cause ageing signs, loss of radiance and volume, and the appearance of wrinkles, in addition to internal body mechanisms, such as the loss of filler components like collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Every passing year then, from our mid-20s through the rest of our lives, causes our skin to appear saggy and slightly older, while the very structure and shape of our face is changed. An attractive appearance is largely due to the balance of volume under the facial skin, and is usually defined by such factors as:
- High, Prominent Cheekbones
- Lean Jaw Line
- Smooth, Glowing Skin
- Well-Defined Jowls
- Appearance of Wrinkles and Lines
- Decreased Elasticity on the Cheek Area
- Flat Cheeks
- Sagging Skin
- Smile Lines Pointing Downwards
- Wide Jawline
What are the Causes of Facial Volume Loss?
Hormonal Factors
The passage of years, and the advancement in age, lead to a decrease in the levels of such hormones as oestrogen, which result in loss of definition and volume of the face.
Furthermore, the skin loses hyaluronic acid each year from the collagen and epidermis. This process happens in the deeper layers of the skin, and causes it to lose moisture, and form wrinkles.
Lifestyle Factors
The ageing process is also accelerated by certain lifestyle choices which contribute to a decrease in elastin and collagen levels, such as spending a lot of time under the sun, and smoking. These habits lead to the formation of free radicals, which weaken the cellular structures of the skin, thus causing it to lose definition, smoothness, volume, radiance, and density, while making the wrinkles more prominent.
Is it Possible to Prevent, or Reverse, Facial Volume Loss?
The loss of facial volume, and the accompanying signs of ageing, constitute an entirely natural process, and are therefore unavoidable and cannot be prevented. These conditions can, however, be treated and reversed to a certain extent, using both surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Cheek enhancement treatments, both surgical and non-surgical, can help boost your self-esteem by restoring the definition of your cheeks and providing you with a younger, more attractive appearance. They are also entirely safe, and cause only the most minimal discomfort. Furthermore, they can be carried out together with other anti-ageing procedures, such as a nose job, or eye, brow, and face lifts.
Facial Implants: Cheeks Enhanced through Malarplasty
The contour and the symmetry of your face can be considerably improved through facial implants to your cheeks. Malarplasty is a minimally invasive procedure, where a synthetic material is inserted onto your cheek bone, under the subcutaneous tissue. The type of implant used varies from patient to patient, although solid silicone is the most common constituent. The sizes available in implants include:
- Malar: For a Better Facial Outline. [Applied Directly to the Cheek Bone]
- Sub-Malar: To Enhance the Middle of the Face, and To Treat Sunken Cheeks.
- Combined: For Both Cheekbone and Mid-Face. [A Combination of Malar and Sub-Malar]
Duration and Recovery Time
- The procedure is performed with general anaesthesia, and lasts from 1 to 2 hours.
- Patients are usually fully recovered in around 10 days.
The results of Malarplasty are generally vivid and extremely successful, with high levels of satisfaction among patients.
Fillers and Injectables: Non-Surgical Cheek Enhancement Treatments
Cheek enhancement is also possible through non-surgical options, such as injections which are non-invasive and highly cost effective, or dermal fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane which help restore lost volume and add definition to the face.
Duration and Recovery time- The procedure usually takes only 20 minutes, or less, to complete.
- The recovery time rarely ever exceeds 24 hours.
The results from non-surgical cheek enhancement treatments generally last for 6 to 12 months, and take around 3 weeks to become fully visible after the procedure.
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