CHEEK ENHANCEMENT
WITH DERMAL FILLER
— IN ANN ARBOR —
Cheek enhancement involves the use of dermal fillers injected into the mid-face to add contour, shape, volume and structure to the face.
The mid-face region area between the eyes and the lips where is often the first part of the face to show signs of ageing. As we age, the fat pads under our skin, which normally support the overlying skin and add contour to our face, begin to flatten and migrate down the face. Combined with a loss of subcutaneous tissue and changes to bone structure, this results in the loss of the natural contour of the cheek, flattening of the face and the development of nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines) and jowl formation.
At Avissa Skin we use only the highest quality FDA approved products.
We often suggest cheek enhancement as the very first treatment for those who are new to injectables as it can often address multiple concerns at once.
By adding dermal filler to the deep layers of the skin and replacing the lost fat and bone, it is possible to change the shape of the face, enhance the cheekbones and improve facial symmetry. Often we suggest cheek enhancement as the very first treatment for those who are new to injectables as it can often address multiple concerns at once.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers are the the most popular class of dermal fillers and mainstay of what we use at Avissa Skin. Hyaluronic acid, a sugar found naturally in human skin which provides hydration. By binding with water molecules, hyaluronic acid based products add volume under the skin to smooth wrinkles and folds, plump lips, and remove scars. The effects of dermal fillers usually last between 6 and 18 months.
After the age of 20, the collagen production rate in our skin declines by about 1% every year. Gulp!
For women, collagen synthesis falls by about 30% during the first few years of menopause, and then by 2% thereafter. A common (but flexible) rule for fillers is one syringe per decade. Get three syringes at thirty years old, four at forty years old, and so on and so forth. The syringes can be spread across various areas for a full face rejuvenation. Age-related collagen loss can be overwhelming, but don’t worry, there are things that you can do to help slow down the process.