What it is
With age the face does not only wrinkle, it empties. The cheeks flatten, the temples and cheeks hollow, and the eyes look tired. The face takes on a more rectangular shape, where it used to be triangular with the point at the chin.
Why it happens
- The shrinking of the deep fat compartments of the face
- Bone resorption, which reduces support for the cheeks and eye socket
- Rapid or significant weight loss
- Tissue ageing, which starts as early as the thirties
What we can offer
What aesthetic medicine cannot do
Filling alone does not make a face look younger: past a certain amount it looks heavier rather than rested. Permanent fillers are not used at the practice. The amount injected is decided at the consultation, and it is better to work in stages.
Frequently asked questions
Will people be able to tell?
The aim is to restore what has emptied, not to add volume where there never was any. Working in small amounts and reassessing later usually keeps the result discreet.
How many syringes are needed?
It depends on the area and on how much volume has been lost. The consultation gives an estimate, and it is common to treat in two stages a few weeks apart.
Can the product be removed?
Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with an injection of hyaluronidase. Calcium hydroxyapatite cannot, and breaks down on its own over time.