Volume enhancement of cheekbones by hyaluronic acid injection
As the central element of the face, cheekbones play a major role in facial harmony and skin radiance. That's why aesthetic medicine focuses not only on their volume, but also on their curvature.
Dr Christelle Santini in Paris offers malar reshaping without surgery. This cheekbone augmentation using hyaluronic acid injections can either beautify the face or rejuvenate volumes.
What are the indications for cheekbone augmentation with hyaluronic acid?
The relief of the ideal cheekbone should be neither too high nor too low, but centered on the relief of the malar bone. A full, rounded cheekbone conveys an image of youth and vitality.
Conversely, a flat cheekbone creates a tired, amorphous appearance.
Cheekbones can be naturally lacking in relief, or acquired as a result of aging. Aging leads to the progressive melting of subcutaneous fat and dermal hyaluronic acid: the volume of the cheekbones is less well defined, wrinkles appear, dark circles, the valley of tears and the temples deepen, the skin loses its radiance and the lower face becomes heavier.
Cheekbones play a central role in the volumetry of the oval of the face, as their relief tensions the underlying tissues. Conversely, their loss of volume will accentuate skin slackening and sagging of the facial oval.
This is why Dr. Christelle Santini always analyzes the face as a whole, to determine all imperfections and their possible interactions.
The cheekbone volume is reshaped using hyaluronic acid injections to enhance the cheekbones naturally, without pain or surgery. It's a simple way to enhance the radiance of the face, with a medical facelift effect.
What to do before cheekbone augmentation with hyaluronic acid?
Malar augmentation is performed at the surgery of Dr Christelle Santini (75116 Paris 16e) after checking that there are no contraindications. As a precautionary measure, this non-operative cheekbone augmentation procedure is not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women. Precautions should be taken in the case of autoimmune diseases, patients undergoing immunotherapy or those with an allergic background.
Dr. Santini's aesthetic analysis enables us to determine whether other areas need to be treated, such as a nasolabial fold, or a hollowing of the temples or forehead.
After a very precise analysis of your face, Dr Christelle Santini will validate this indication for volumetry: a treatment plan will then be drawn up according to the number of areas to be treated. Informed consent will be sought and an estimate will be drawn up; pre-injection medical photos will be taken.
Hyaluronic acid injections are painless, since they contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic.
Dr Santini will also give you his main recommendations:
- Stop taking aspirin one week before and 5 days after the malar augmentation to prevent bleeding.
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and alcohol consumption before cheekbone injections.
How is a cheekbone hyaluronic acid injection performed in Paris?
Injecting hyaluronic acid into the cheekbones, sometimes with an additional contact anesthetic (EMLA applied one hour before the injection), produces a temporary cheekbone augmentation that lasts approximately 12 to 18 months.
The procedure involves injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the cheekbone to recreate its relief and restore its natural volume.
Hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the cheekbone using fine cannulas. Their foamy edges are atraumatic and enable large volumes to be covered evenly and harmoniously, without the risk of damaging nerves or vessels.
Treatments can last up to 30 to 45 minutes: Dr. Santini's expertise enables her to be extremely precise in respecting the anatomical particularities of the injected areas. She combines this rigorous technical gesture with a truly artistic and experienced eye. A touch-up can be considered after at least 15 days, to perfect the result.
What to do after a cheekbone volumetrics treatment?
The most frequent after-effects are redness, bruising and oedema: all these side-effects disappear within 1 to 2 weeks of the injection. The hyaluronic acid is then stabilized, and a touch-up can be performed if required.
Sensitivity in the injection area may persist on palpation for one to three weeks.
There are no social restrictions, but it is important to take these factors into account when making your appointment.
The results observed immediately after the injection are not stabilized: they will be optimal after 15 days, lasting up to 18 to 24 months.
As a natural molecule, HA is gradually reabsorbed, forcing the cheekbones to be augmented again.
Injecting hyaluronic acid into the cheekbones produces excellent results, optimized by the choice of hyaluronic acid used.
Highlights of malar augmentation with hyaluronic acid injections
- Immediate results on cheekbone volume and facial volumetry.
- No need to take time off work after a cheekbone injection.
- Return home immediately after the session.
- Double volumizing effect ("lifting") and trophic effect (radiance).
Cheekbone augmentation with hyaluronic acid in brief...
What should I do before undergoing facial volumetry with hyaluronic acid injections?
- A preliminary consultation with an estimate and photographs.
- Stop taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs 10 days before cheekbone augmentation with hyaluronic acid.
How does cheekbone augmentation with hyaluronic acid work?
- Malar augmentation by injection of hyaluronic acid under local anaesthetic included in the syringe.
- Anesthetic cream can be applied beforehand if required.
- 30 to 45 minutes in the office.
- Return home after the session.
What happens after a cheekbone hyaluronic acid injection?
- Stop sport for 48 hours, no contact sports for 2 weeks.
- There's no need to take time off work or go to the doctor for a cheekbone augmentation without surgery.
- Final result of cheekbone volumetry with immediate hyaluronic acid injection, with touch-up possible in two
weeks. - Persistent non-surgical malar augmentation between 18 and 24 months.
