Cheekbone contouring

Contour plastic surgery of cheekbones and cheeks are specific methods that allow changing the oval of the face, correcting its contour the way the lady wants.

Modern medicine is able to restore what is lost with age, when the skin loses elasticity, cheekbones become less pronounced, the corners of the mouth drop and pronounced nasolabial folds appear.

The oval of the face is mostly the elasticity of the cheeks and the relief of the cheekbones; of course, there is a fashion for a certain type, but fashion trends change, and the desire to maintain a youthful image remains with every woman.

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When is it necessary to undergo cheekbone contouring procedure?

Indications for cheekbone correction are:

• Facial trauma.
• Heredity - a face type with weakly defined cheekbones.
• Sagging skin in the cheekbone area, resulting in a change in the entire oval of the face.
• Visually "sunken" cheeks.
• Clearly defined, visible tear troughs.
• Age-related changes in the skin, flabbiness, loss of skin elasticity.

Many women try to solve such problems with the help of makeup, which gives a temporary effect, but it is much more advisable to contact a cosmetologist and get real help. The result after the procedure will not only please the lady, it lasts from 8 to 12 months, provided that the filler injection technique and its type are correctly selected. If the skin condition and face type require more radical measures and the use of complex techniques, the effect can last up to 5 years.

Contour correction of cheeks and chips is carried out in various ways:

1. Liposculpture.
2. Introduction of bioimplants.
3. Introduction of fillers.

Each method has its own advantages and features, but the injection method is considered the safest and most painless, no less effective and efficient. Subcutaneous injection of fillers produced on the basis of hyaluronic acid makes it possible to form the desired volume of cheekbones, improve the overall oval of the face. This procedure requires virtually no preparation, it is performed on an outpatient basis and does not entail traditional post-surgical complications in the form of edema, hyperemia of the skin.

How is cheekbone contouring performed?

Depending on the desired result, the client's age, and the skin condition, injection correction of the cheekbones can be performed using subdermal (under the skin) or dermal (into the middle layer of the dermis) administration of the drug. A filler is a substance based on hyaluronic acid or collagen that is biologically compatible with skin structures. The injected drugs have hydrophilic properties, that is, they are able to attract liquid located in the deep layers of soft tissues. Moreover, fillers can retain natural "moisture" for a long period, due to which the desired volume and relief of the cheekbones are created. A hydrophilic drug collects water molecules in the intercellular matrix, which gradually accumulate there. As soon as the required amount of liquid is accumulated in the cheekbone area, natural smoothing and stretching of the skin occurs, as well as activation of the neocollagenesis process.

What are the features of the cheekbone contouring procedure?

You should not rely on a long-term effect from the procedure, the result will be noticeable immediately, but it will not be possible to maintain it for more than one year. This is due to the fact that fillers are absorbed by facial tissues as almost "native", therefore, they undergo natural fermentation, and over time they will be excreted from the plastic area and from the body. Exceptions are unlikely, although it happens that the effect of the correction lasts up to one and a half years, which is due to the high ability of the skin to launch independent recovery processes and increased production of its own collagen, hyaluronic acid. Such a nuance cannot be considered a disadvantage of injection procedures, since plastic surgery is safe, and it can be repeated after the drug has completely dissolved. In addition, if a woman is not very happy with the result or wants to change her face according to rapidly changing fashion, she can always make her dream come true again in a year.

What rules should be followed after the procedure?

• For 2 weeks, sauna, bathhouse, swimming in the pool, solarium, tanning in the open sun are prohibited.
• During the first 24 hours, you should not apply your usual cream or gel to your face.
• The doctor will give advice on how to treat the cheekbones after the procedure, but as a rule, the face does not require any specific care, except for observing the rules of personal hygiene.
• You should not touch the injection area with your hands, do not press, do not probe, and in principle, you should touch your face less often during the day.

Contraindications to cheekbone correction

The following contraindications for the cheekbone plastic surgery procedure are identified:

• Any oncological processes.
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Blood diseases, including blood clotting disorders.
• Pregnancy.
• Hyperpigmentation of the skin.
• Breastfeeding period.
• Exacerbation of chronic diseases.

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What complications can occur after cheekbone contouring?

Contour plastic surgery of the cheekbones can be complicated by the following conditions:

• Minor swelling for 3-5 days, less often a week.
• Redness of the skin at the injection site, which disappears on the second day.
• An allergic reaction is possible if the hyaluronic acid preparation is made from bird combs. Before the procedure, it is necessary to warn the doctor about allergies, if there is one in the anamnesis. This problem is easily solved by replacing the filler made from a substance of non-animal origin

The procedure of improving the oval of the face, correction of cheekbones can be carried out at any age, starting from 18 years, but most often older women resort to it. The effectiveness and safety of contouring techniques allows us to consider them an excellent alternative to more complex manipulations, such as plastic surgery. And an attractive appearance and tightened skin gives a woman an additional reason to be proud of herself.