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The mid-cheek area is always the first to show signs of aging. The decrease in fat tissue combined with gravity causes the cheeks to sag, leading to deep smile lines and sunken eye sockets. To completely overcome this flaw, the cheek lift procedure emerged as a great solution for women. Let’s learn more about the cheek lift procedure below with HBIO Clinic.
Understanding the Cheek Lift Procedure in Aesthetics
The “crown” of the face is the anterior cheek muscle, also known as the cheek muscle. When you smile, this muscle protrudes, creating a benevolent and youthful appearance. The cheek lift is a surgical procedure that tightens and repositions the entire system of soft tissue and fat pockets in the cheeks that have sagged back to a higher position.
Currently, in addition to traditional surgical methods, the trend of cosmetic cheek lift using non-invasive techniques (such as advanced bio-absorbable thread lifting or focused ultrasound) is being favored due to its non-invasive nature.
This procedure not only lifts sagging cheek muscles but also helps fill in hollow areas in the lower eyelid crease, instantly making the overall face look more slender and balanced.
Outstanding Benefits of Cheek Lift
It’s no coincidence that the cheek lift has become a sought-after beauty trend. Precisely targeting the mid-facial muscle structure yields practical results:
- Erasing nasolabial folds (smile lines): Tightening and reshaping the sagging cheek muscles directly smooths deep wrinkles around the mouth.
- Restoring youthful cheek contours: Correcting sunken cheeks or sagging cheekbones due to sudden weight loss or natural aging.
- Improving lower eyelid hollowing: When the mid-face area is lifted, the hollows in the eye sockets are also tightened, reducing the tired-looking shadows around the eyes.
- Enhancing harmony and naturalness: Cheekbone lifting helps restructure the facial contour without altering or distorting your natural features.
Is a facelift dangerous?
Medically speaking, a non-surgical facelift is a highly safe procedure with low risk. However, the mid-face region contains a high concentration of blood vessels and expressive nerves.
This method only becomes dangerous and causes complications if you have it done at unlicensed facilities or entrust your face to unqualified individuals:
- Distorted smile: Incorrect thread placement can compress facial nerves, resulting in a stiff, unnatural smile.
- Deformation and lumps: Using low-quality materials can cause the cheek lift area to become uneven, swollen, or filled with excess muscle tissue.
- Subcutaneous infection: Non-sterile procedures can cause pus to leak from the needle puncture site and easily leave pitted scars on your cheeks.
Common misconceptions about cheek lifts
You need to understand the scientific nature of this technology to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings:
- Cheek lifts will make your cheekbones higher: In reality, the doctor will pull the sagging tissue towards the temples, helping to reduce the fullness, fill in the sunken cheek area, and make your face look more slender.
- Permanent results: Biodegradable materials only maintain their shape for 2 to 5 years. You need touch-ups according to the treatment plan to maintain the results against the natural aging process.
- Facial exercises are not enough to correct sagging cheeks: Daily exercises only affect the superficial skin layer and have no mechanical force to lift or compensate for the sagging fat pockets in the deeper layers.
Why should you choose HBIO Clinic for cheek lift surgery?
The mid-face area is where many expressive nerves and a dense network of blood vessels are concentrated. Therefore, performing cheek lift surgery requires the practitioner to have extremely precise anatomical expertise to avoid the risk of facial asymmetry or a stiff smile.
At HBIO Clinic, we are committed to providing you with complete peace of mind:
- Directly performed by leading doctors: The entire cheek lift procedure is individually designed by experienced dermatologists, precisely controlling the tension down to the millimeter.
- Genuine products and technology: We only use high-quality biodegradable threads or high-tech machines certified by the US FDA, ensuring maximum biocompatibility with your body.
- Sustainable and transparent results: HBIO Clinic guarantees natural cheek lift results that last from 2 to 5 years, depending on individual body type and chosen treatment plan.
Standard cheek lift procedure at HBIO Clinic
If you are concerned about the long incisions and swelling of traditional surgical methods, HBIO Clinic offers a cheek lift solution using biodegradable thread lifting and advanced lifting wave technology.
The procedure is performed in a completely sterile and closed environment:
- Step 1: Examination and treatment plan: A dermatologist directly checks the degree of muscle sagging and identifies anchor points for optimal cheek lift.
- Step 2: Cleaning and disinfection: The entire face is cleaned to remove dirt and excess oil before the cheek lift procedure.
- Step 3: Local anesthesia: Ensures a gentle process; you will feel absolutely no pain or discomfort.
- Step 4: Advanced cheek lift procedure: The doctor uses high-quality bio-absorbable threads (or high-tech energy waves) to gently pull and fix the sagging cheek muscles towards the temples.
- Step 5: Cleaning and recovery instructions: The skin surface is cleaned again, and you are given instructions for home care.
The price for a mid-face lift typically ranges from 15,000,000 VND to 35,000,000 VND per package, depending on the degree of sagging and the type of high-quality bio-absorbable threads chosen for treatment.
Post-treatment care for a mid-face lift
To maintain a stable facial shape and speed up recovery, you need to strictly adhere to the following guidelines:
- Gently apply cold compresses to the cheeks for the first 48 hours to minimize physiological swelling.
- When sleeping, you should lie on your back with your head elevated on a pillow; absolutely avoid lying on your side for extended periods, which puts pressure on the newly treated cheek muscles.
- Avoid activities such as opening your mouth too wide, laughing excessively, and do not massage or rub vigorously on the cheek lift area for the first 3 weeks.
- Absolutely avoid stimulants such as alcohol, beer, cigarettes, and foods that easily cause scarring and inflammation, such as water spinach, beef, and sticky rice.
- Protect your skin carefully with sunglasses and a face mask when going outside, and avoid direct exposure to harsh sunlight during the first month.
Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Face Lift (Q&A)
Is a non-surgical apple face lift painful?
Before undergoing the apple face lift procedure at HBIO Clinic, you will receive specialized local anesthesia, so you will feel absolutely no pain, only slight tightness when the doctor inserts the shaping threads.
How long does a cheek lift with threads last?
The effect lasts an average of 2 to 5 years. After the threads dissolve, the increased production of your own collagen around the threads continues to support your facial muscles.
Can people with naturally high cheekbones have an apple face lift?
Yes. Many people fear that a cheek lift will make their face look more prominent and rough. However, doctors at HBIO Clinic will adjust the direction of the threads towards the temples to create a more refined face, reduce the harshness of the protruding cheekbones, and fill in the sunken areas under the cheekbones.
How long after an apple face lift will the face look natural?
The mid-face area will experience slight swelling for the first 3-5 days. After about 2-3 weeks, when the muscle tissue system has fully adapted to the new lifting force, your face will take on its softest and most natural shape.
Having a fuller face with firm facial muscles is the secret to maintaining a radiant and youthful appearance. Contact HBIO Clinic today to schedule a consultation for a facial lift and receive a personalized treatment plan from our experts!
