RE•LIFT® · Cheeks
Youthful cheeks are defined by more than fullness.
RE•LIFT® CheekThey are defined by position, contour, and structural support.
As the midface ages, cheek tissue can gradually descend. The result may be flattening of the cheeks, deeper facial folds, increased heaviness toward the lower face, and a less defined transition between the cheek and eye.
Because volume loss and tissue descent can look similar, many patients initially assume that filler is the only solution.
Sometimes it is not.
RE•LIFT® Cheek rejuvenation is designed for patients whose primary concern is where the tissue has moved—not simply how much volume has been lost.
Understanding the midface
Young facial tissue tends to sit higher over the cheekbone.
Over time, changes in collagen, connective tissue, ligament support, fat distribution, skin elasticity, and underlying facial structures can alter the position of the cheek.
As tissue moves downward, the face can begin to appear heavier.
The upper cheek may flatten while fullness accumulates lower in the face.
This is one reason simply adding volume does not always recreate youthful facial proportions.
Adding volume and repositioning tissue are not the same thing.
The approach
Dermal fillers remain an important tool in modern aesthetics.
For appropriate patients, carefully placed filler can restore lost volume and improve facial contours.
But adding volume and repositioning tissue are not the same thing.
When the primary issue is descent, continuing to add filler can sometimes increase facial heaviness without addressing the underlying structural problem.
A surgical consultation helps determine whether your concern is primarily volume loss, tissue descent, or a combination of both.
Real results
RE•LIFT® is designed around restoring structural support beneath the skin.
Rather than simply pulling surface tissue, the objective is to reposition and support facial structures in a way that recreates a more youthful contour.
Treatment is customized to the individual face.
The aim is not exaggerated cheekbones or an overfilled appearance.
It is natural elevation and restoration of facial balance.
BeforeAfterActual RE•LIFT® patients. Individual results vary.
Candidates for cheek rejuvenation may notice flatter upper cheeks, downward movement of midface tissue, more visible folds around the nose and mouth, increased heaviness toward the jawline, or a generally tired appearance through the center of the face.
These changes often develop slowly, which is why patients sometimes describe feeling that their face looks different without being able to identify exactly why.
The midface affects nearly every area around it.
Cheek descent can influence the lower eyelid, nasolabial region, corners of the mouth, jowls, and overall shape of the lower face.
For that reason, treating the cheek can sometimes create improvements beyond the cheek itself.
A complete consultation evaluates these relationships before determining which areas should be addressed.
Good to know
The ideal midface result should not look inflated.
RE•LIFT® focuses on restoring the position and support of existing tissues.
The objective is to bring the face closer to its earlier proportions while allowing the patient to continue looking recognizably like themselves.
Your treatment plan
Recovery depends upon the treatment performed and the patient's individual healing process.
Appropriate RE•LIFT® procedures may be performed using local anesthesia and minimally invasive techniques.
Your surgeon will review expected swelling, activity restrictions, postoperative care, and return to normal activities based upon your individual procedure.
RE•LIFT® Cheek FAQs
No. Fillers add volume. A cheek lift repositions descended tissue. Some patients benefit from one approach; others may benefit from a combination.
Midface repositioning may soften folds caused partly by downward tissue movement, although the degree of improvement varies.
The intention is restoration of position and contour rather than creating excessive volume.
Yes. Midface and lower-face aging frequently occur together and can be evaluated as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Your consultation is complimentary
A RE•LIFT® consultation can help determine the difference.
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