3 Options to Fix Saggy Cheeks

Regaining confidence in your appearance becomes increasingly important as age takes its toll on the volume around your cheeks. If you’re tired of facing saggy cheeks every time you look in the mirror and facial exercises and a quality firming cream don’t seem to work, there are numerous avenues to explore.

Nestled in Encinitas, California, Yco Facial Plastic Surgery, led by the skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Mario Yco, MD, specializes in cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatments designed to combat age-related wrinkles and loose skin around the cheekbones. Dr. Yco provides tailored skin consultations to determine whether nonsurgical treatments or facial plastic surgery is the right path for you.

What Causes Sagging Cheeks?

Understanding the root cause of saggy cheeks is crucial. Aging prompts a slowdown in collagen and elastin production, vital proteins responsible for maintaining skin elasticity. The reduction in these proteins results in skin losing its firmness and flexibility, leading to the development of wrinkles and fine lines. Over time, the skin around the cheekbones may begin to sag, a phenomenon accelerated by factors like rapid weight loss, stress, genetics, muscle atrophy, and repetitive facial movements.

Prolonged sun exposure without proper protection also contributes to saggy skin. The ultraviolet (UV) rays can wreak havoc on exposed areas like the face, neck, and arms.

What Treatments Are Available for Sagging Cheeks?

Dr. Yco, an experienced facial plastic surgeon, recognizes the impact of facial volume loss on one’s appearance. To enhance natural contours and help you achieve your aesthetic goals, he offers a few ways to treat sagging cheeks – both surgical and non-surgical treatments.

PDO Thread Lift

This treatment involves the insertion of PDO threads with microscopic barbs into the sagging cheek skin, lifting the skin and deeper tissues for enhanced cheekbone contours. The dissolvable thread can promote collagen production for natural facial rejuvenation over time. It’s a completely non-surgical alternative to cheek lift surgeries that doesn’t damage the facial tissues.

Dermal Fillers

As you age, volume under the skin begins to fade, resulting in saggy cheeks. Dermal fillers can treat aging by restoring volume, lifting the skin. Dermal fillers are often made with hyaluronic acid, a natural ingredient found in your skin. It attracts moisture and bonds with it, creating completely natural volume and even improving skin texture thanks to the boost in hydration. Cheek filler treatment can easily be paired with other non invasive treatments like thread lifts.

Facelift

A facelift is a cosmetic surgery to remove sagging skin and reposition facial muscles, providing a younger-looking and natural appearance. It can restore volume by restoring the facial fat pads and improving skin tightness by getting rid of laxity – it can also be paired with a procedure to lift and tighten neck skin, improving muscle tone. Dr. Yco’s approach extends to advanced surgical techniques for facelifts to minimize scarring and potential skin damage.

Schedule a Consultation

If saggy facial skin concerns you, Dr. Yco can guide you through a thorough consultation to discuss your personalized next steps. Reach out to YCO Facial Plastic Surgery at 760-214-9715 or schedule an appointment online for more information.