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Cheek Fillers and the “Triangle of Youth”

The “triangle of youth” might sound to some like something mythical out of folklore, reminding some of stories like the fountain of youth. In fact, the triangle of youth is a very real thing and understanding it and enhancing it is one of the easiest ways to correct aesthetic concerns like sagging cheeks, the start of jowls, and to rejuvenate the appearance.

When we are young our cheeks are naturally full of fat and collagen and a full face equals a youthful face. As we age, or even after a substantial weight loss, we tend to lose the fat in our cheeks. The problem with that is that often the skin does not bounce back the way it should and begins to sag where it has lost volume. This can result in deflated looking cheeks, pronounced marionette lines, and jowls. This takes the emphasis off the cheeks and in effect turns the triangle upside down, putting the emphasis on the lower half of the face.

The easiest way to correct this is often by restoring volume to the cheeks, which can be considered the foundation of the face. If the cheeks can be ‘filled up’, everything else often ‘lifts’ back into place and the triangle is naturally restored. This can be accomplished with cheek fillers.

This procedure is simple and can be done in less than an hour. It will take a few weeks to see what the finished result will look like and there is a small risk of bruising in some patients so if you are considering having cheek fillers done, give yourself a few weeks before a big event. Give us a call to today to discuss a consultation and find out what cheek fillers can do for you.