Why Cheek Dermal Fillers Are Trending Among Women 40+
If you’ve looked at photos of yourself from ten or twenty years ago, you’re likely to see a few changes. While the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and gray hairs are expected, you may also see something you hadn’t thought about: a structural change in the middle part of your face. As we reach our 40s and 50s, there tends to be a shift in the cheeks. They start to look droopy or lose that bit of lift that you liked seeing.
Here at Aluna Aesthetics, we often hear people describe this change as looking tired, and it will certainly cause that effect. For this issue, we typically recommend dermal fillers. These fillers will restore that lift or lightness to your cheeks, making you look younger and giving you that glow back. Unlike old fillers, today’s dermal fillers, when injected by experts, don’t result in that overfilled, stiff look of the past. Instead, modern cheek fillers will restore balance to your face and give you a more youthful, elegant look without any surgery.
What Causes the Loss of Volume in Your Cheeks?
To fully understand what causes the middle part of your face and cheeks to start looking different over time, we need to take a look at the anatomy of aging. When we’re younger, the pads in our checks are fairly firm and high. This is what creates the classic heart-shaped face that many younger people have. However, once you reach your late 30s and 40s, two things begin to happen.
First, the bones that create the structure of your cheeks start to recede. Second, the subcutaneous fat that firms up your cheeks starts to thin out. It also begins to move downward due to both gravity and a loss of elasticity in your skin.
This loss does more than just make your cheekbones look a little droppy. The bones and fat in this area of the face serve as a kind of anchor for other parts, too. For example, without this anchor, you may find that the skin along the bottom part of the cheek and face starts to fold over, creating those deep smile lines. This also contributes to the creation of jowls on the jawline. By adding filler to the cheeks and pulling all of this up, we’re not just addressing one part of your face: we’re treating the foundation of the face, which will have a larger overall impact on how you look.
Face Lift vs Dermal Fillers
Many people are still under the impression that fillers will make their face look puffy or unnatural. They’re concerned that people will take one look at them and instantly know that they’ve had work done. That’s why some decide to skip dermal fillers and go straight to a more invasive surgical procedure.
However, without this filler, you can’t contour the rest of your face because it will still lack support. Without the right filler, it can be impossible to pull the skin tight enough to restore your natural looks. Think of cheek dermal fillers as support poles for the “tent” of your skin. With premium injectable materials such as Restylane Contour or Juvederm Voluma, we can help you create a subtle lift that restores your face’s natural support structure. This will help soften the lines around your mouth and eyes even though we don’t actually do anything to those areas.
Why Subtle Lifts are the New Standard
The trend among women over 40 has certainly shifted from the overfilled, frozen look to one of stealth aesthetics. Today, women don’t want to look like someone else; instead, they want to look like the best version of themselves. This often means they want to rewind the clock a bit to the time when they looked well-rested and vibrant.
That’s the goal of our high-end cheek enhancements. We want people to ask you if you’ve been sleeping better or if you’ve started using new skincare products, not ask if you had work done. This is mainly done by focusing on the outer cheekbones instead of the centers of the cheeks. By placing filler in strategic spots along the part of the cheek known as the zygomatic arch, we can create a chiseled, elegant look that frames your eyes.
Why You Need to Work with an Experienced Injector
Many people are under the assumption that the dermal filler is the most important part of the process, but it isn’t. The type of filler doesn’t really matter if you aren’t working with a skilled injector. You want a professional who has the skill and the artistic vision to inject filler in the perfect places.
Here at Aluna Aesthetics, we don’t look at simply filling areas of your face. Instead, we look at your entire facial structure and contouring from various angles. We want to see how your face moves when you smile and talk, too, so we can determine how to create the perfect, natural look from every angle and during movement.
Of course, we do use nothing but the best injectables made from advanced formulas. These formulas are flexible and move as your face moves. They feel natural, too, and seamlessly work with your body and skin. This avoids that stiff, frozen look many people are afraid of.
What to Expect During Your Treatment
One of the reasons many people turn to non-surgical options is because they are quick and relatively painless. If you’re nervous about getting dermal fillers, understanding the process may help alleviate some of your fears.
How long does it take? A typical session can take about an hour, sometimes less.
Does it hurt? Premium fillers typically contain lidocaine, a numbing agent that reduces pain. We also use topical numbing creams to make the experience as comfortable as possible.
How long until I see results? You’ll start to see results right away!
Are there any side effects? You may have some minor swelling or bruising, but these only last for a few days at most. You can usually go back to your usual activities the next day.
How long does it last? Since the cheeks are fairly stationary, cheek fillers can last for months. Some people continue to see results for 18 months to two years.
Is Cheek Filler Right for You?
If you find yourself looking in the mirror and disliking how your cheeks look or feel like the lower part of your face has settled, check enhancement may be exactly what you need.
If you’re ready to learn more about cheek filler and to find out if it’s the right option for you, the journey starts with a personalized consultation. One of the experienced team members here at Aluna Aesthetics can put together a customized treatment plan that will help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Reach out today to book a consultation or to learn more.
