The conventional belief that loose skin or weight gain cause that aging look to the lower part of the face is untrue. Skin is an elastic organ that simply stretches and often contracts to accommodate the changes that are happening to the deeper structures beneath it. In this case, the aging appearance is due to changes in fat distribution.
Downward relaxation of the cheek fat (called the malar fat pad) is due to loosening of ligaments under the skin caused by the constant pull of gravity. Descent of this fat pad results in loss of the sculpted blush line of the cheeks and leaves hollowness in its place. The weight of this fat on the laugh lines promotes deepening into prominent folds.
The liquid facelift is the simplest technique to manage the fat pad. Technologically advanced soft tissue fillers such as Radiesse and Voluma last one to two years. They can be injected within a few minutes to restore youthful fullness to the deflated cheek area.
Thinner hyaluronic acid fillers such as Belotero and Juvederm blend the eyes and mouth areas seamlessly into the rejuvenated cheek and jaw line. This technique is the perfect option for patients in their 30’s to 50’s. It is titrated to the person’s desires and can be performed in the office with no downtime. Most importantly, this procedure avoids any incisions as it is all performed with micro needle instruments.
Advanced Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery offers the newest and most sophisticated cosmetic surgery procedures for men and women, including neck and face lifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty (nose surgery), liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation, reduction or reconstruction, as well as Botox, Juvederm and other injectable fillers. All procedures are done by ASC surgeons Dr. David Goldenberg, Dr. Sohel Islam, Dr. Prashant Soni, and Dr. Julia Toto. ASC offices are located in the Fairfield County, CT towns of Danbury, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield and Southbury.
– Dr. Prashant Soni
