Cheek aesthetics generally refers to cosmetic procedures aimed at correcting volume loss or deformities in the cheek area. These aesthetic procedures are usually performed to balance facial features, achieve a youthful appearance, or meet specific aesthetic goals. Cheek aesthetics can be performed using various methods:
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Dermal Filler Injections:
- Volume can be increased by injecting fillers such as hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite into the cheek area.
- These fillers can be used to improve cheek contours, rejuvenate facial features, and soften lines on the cheeks.
- Dermal fillers usually do not require surgery and provide immediate results.
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Fat Transfer (Lipofilling):
- In this method, fat cells taken from the patient’s own body, typically from the abdominal or thigh area, are injected into the cheeks.
- Fat transfer can give the cheeks natural fullness and a youthful appearance. This method also helps improve body contours by removing fat from other areas.
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Surgical Cheek Aesthetics:
- Cheek aesthetic surgeries are usually performed through facelift procedures or the use of cheek implants.
- In a facelift, the cheek skin and tissues are lifted and tightened to achieve rejuvenation.
- Cheek implants, on the other hand, are prostheses placed on the cheekbones to provide more defined contours to the cheeks.
Cheek aesthetics can be applied through different methods depending on the individual’s desires and needs. Consulting with a qualified plastic surgeon or dermatologist before any aesthetic procedure is important to understand expectations, determine the most suitable treatment options, and achieve safe results.