Contoured/Gaunt Cheeks

For some people, gaunt cheeks can be an inherited feature that naturally sees a person with less volume to the face. For others, this condition can result from particular lifestyle choices such as smoking, dieting, and over-exercising.

The subcutaneous fat under the skin has reduced to give the cheeks a sunken appearance. In some cases where a person has seen significant weight loss, the benefits of achieving a healthier weight can often be overshadowed by becoming gaunt in appearance.

The ageing process is another leading cause of this condition. Our skin naturally contains and produces collagen and elastin; components that help to maintain it’s full and supple properties. As we get older, these substances’ production isn’t as effective as it used to be, causing the cheeks to lose volume and elasticity.

People affected by gaunt or hollow looking cheeks can often feel that they have developed an appearance that looks stern and, for women, less feminine. In some instances, when gaunt cheeks are very prominent, the affected person may feel it can make them look unwell.

At Dr PJ Aesthetic Clinic, Dermal Fillers are available as a successful treatment for the development of gaunt cheeks. The advanced formulation of the filler will not only act to plump out the cheeks. Still, it will also encourage the skin’s natural hydration through the presence of Hyaluronic Acid, another naturally occurring substance in the skin, responsible for maintaining the skin’s moisture. Following treatment, the cheeks will appear naturally fuller in appearance and increase the skin’s hydration and its ability to bounce back.

Enhancement of collagen and elastin by skin tightening treatment may also plump out the cheeks. Improving your cheeks’ volume can help create an appearance that is more youthful and aesthetically pleasing and restoring any lost confidence, giving a boost to your self-esteem.