In facial aesthetics, mid cheek groove is an often overlooked but extremely critical aging manifestation. It not only affects the fullness and three-dimensionality of the facial contour, but also makes people look tired, haggard, and even old.
When many people who seek beauty find that their faces are collapsed, it is often closely related to the appearance of mid-face depression.
So when you find that you have facial defects, how to improve it?
What is Mid Cheek Groove?
Mid cheek groove refers to a groove extending from the bottom of the eye bags and the inner side of the cheekbones to the top of the nasolabial groove, and is roughly located between the under-eye and the cheekbones.
It is the area connecting the tear trough and the nasolabial folds, which belongs to the mid-face transition zone. After the depression is formed, it is easy to have a visual effect of mid-face collapse.
Common manifestations
- There is an obvious dent from the area between the eyes and the cheekbones;
- The middle of the face appears not full enough and lacks three-dimensionality;
- It is easy to connect with the tear groove and nasolabial folds to form an "inverted triangle old structure";
- The face looks old, tired, and in poor spirits.
Causes of Mid Cheek Groove
1. Loss and displacement of facial fat pads
With age, the fat pads that support the fullness of the face will shrink or move downward, resulting in insufficient support for the upper tissues, thus forming depressions.
2. Reduced skeletal support
The bone structure of the mid-face will shrink with aging, especially the depression on the inner side of the zygomatic bone will cause the surface tissue to collapse, which will then manifest as a mid cheek groove.
3. Loss of collagen
Aging skin leads to a decrease in collagen and elasticity, and the support of the surface skin is weakened, making the area with slight depressions more obvious.
4. Dynamic expression traction
Years of repetitive facial movements will cause traction depressions in the skin and muscles of the mid-face, accelerating the formation of mid cheek grooves.
5. Congenital bone structure or face shape problems
Some people are born with flat cheekbones, long faces or flat mid-faces, and are more likely to have mid-face depressions.
The impact of mid face groove on facial aesthetics
Although mid cheek groove is not a disease, it has a great impact on facial temperament:
1. Make the facial contour appear collapsed and shriveled
The depressed mid-face will destroy the smooth curve of the face as a whole, making the face look sagging and without support.
2. Aggravate nasolabial folds and tear grooves
Since the mid cheek groove is located between the nasolabial folds and tear grooves, once it is severely depressed, it will form three grooves on the face, exacerbating the overall impression of aging.
3. Affect the light and shadow structure, appearing tired
The depression is easy to form shadows, which appear more serious under different light, making the face look listless.
4. Unbalanced face affects the perception of appearance
Even if the facial features are beautiful, the depression in the mid-face will make the face lack a full and youthful impression, visually weakening the overall appearance.
Ways to improve the Mid Cheek Groove
1. Hyaluronic acid filling: a fast and safe way to improve
Principle:
Fill the mid cheek groove with hyaluronic acid to restore the fullness and smoothness of the face.
Advantages:
Immediate effect;
Adjustable and reversible;
Low risk and fast recovery.
Case sharing:
Ms. L, 35, had a depression in the middle face that made her look old. After injecting 2ml of hyaluronic acid into the mid cheek groove area on both sides, her mid face was three-dimensional and full, her nasolabial folds were reduced, and her overall temperament was younger.
2. Autologous fat filling: a long-lasting and natural solution
Principle:
Extract your own fat (such as thighs or abdomen), purify it, and inject it into the depression in the middle face to achieve the effect of filling and improvement.
Advantages:
The source of materials is safe;
It lasts longer;
It can also improve skin texture.
3. Collagen stimulation injection
This type of product is not just filling, but by stimulating the regeneration of collagen, it gradually improves the mid-face depression, which belongs to the progressive anti-aging treatment.
Suitable for people:
People over 35 years old, who want to slowly and naturally improve the mid-face collapse, and do not like the immediate effect of hyaluronic acid.
4. Thread Lift
Thread Lift is to lift and fix the skin soft tissue by burying absorbable protein threads (such as PDO, PLLA, etc.) under the skin, thereby reshaping the mid-face contour and indirectly improving the mid cheek groove.
Thread Lift not only has the immediate effect of mechanical lifting, but also stimulates the regeneration of collagen, playing a dual anti-aging role.
For those with mid-face groove, the role of thread lifting is reflected in two aspects:
Lifting the loose zygomatic fat pad upwards to relieve the depression caused by fat sagging;
Stimulating collagen regeneration, improving skin elasticity and tissue density, and filling the "sunken feeling" in the sunken area.
Applicable people:
People aged between 30 and 50, with moderate facial sagging and mid-face depression;
People with obvious mid-face shadow, and deepened nasolabial folds;
People who are not suitable for or unwilling to frequently apply fillers, and hope to maintain the lifting effect for a long time.
Summary of advantages:
Three-dimensional lifting, natural effect: Compared with simple filling, thread lifts can lift the entire mid-face area, and it will be more three-dimensional after lifting;
Long maintenance time: The effect can generally last for 1 to 1.5 years, and it will be more durable after collagen remodeling;
Short recovery period: Minimally invasive operation, only slight swelling or bruising after surgery, and basically recovered in 3 to 7 days.
5. Combined therapy: lifting plus filling is more effective
For those with moderate to severe mid cheek groove, filling alone may have limited effect. At this time, it can be combined with thread lifting orradio frequency skin tightening (such as Thermage, ultrasonic knife) and other means to first lift the loose tissue and then perform fixed-point filling, which will have a more natural and three-dimensional effect.
Daily recommendations for preventing mid-face groove
Although aging is irreversible, the formation of mid cheek groove can be delayed through good living habits and scientific care:
- Avoid excessive dieting or drastic weight fluctuations to maintain fat balance;
- Focus on moisturizing and anti-aging care under the eyes, and use products containing retinol and peptides;
- Get rid of bad expression habits (such as excessive squinting and forced laughing);
- Work and rest regularly and avoid staying up late;
- Moderately practice facial yoga to enhance facial muscles;
- Regularly go to professional institutions for photoelectric anti-aging projects, such as water light and radio frequency.
Diaminy: A professional brand focusing on solutions for mid-face groove
When facing the facial aging problem of mid-face depression, choosing safe and high-quality products is the key to improving the effect. As a professional brand focusing on medical beauty consumables, Diaminy provides a variety of efficient tools for mid cheek groove,
1. High-quality hyaluronic acid fillers (Fillers)
Diaminy's filling products use high-purity hyaluronic acid raw materials, with a soft texture but good support, suitable for mid-face layered injections.
2. Meso Needles
Diaminy's meso needle series is designed for precision injection and has the following features:
Made of high-quality medical stainless steel, the needle tip is sharp and smooth, reducing puncture pain and subcutaneous congestion;
Multiple specifications are available to suit different parts and filling needs;
3. Lifting Threads
For the situation with mid-face sagging, Diaminy provides a variety of models of lifting threads (such as PDO, PLLA, etc.).
Strong support, stable anchoring, and long-lasting lifting effect;
After the thread is implanted, it can stimulate collagen regeneration and gradually improve skin quality;
Conclusion
Although mid-face groove is not a disease, it is one of the important signs of facial youth. Its appearance often means a decrease in the support of the middle face, which is a key link in the facial aging chain.
Everyone's facial structure and aging process are different. It is recommended to choose high-quality medical beauty products to truly achieve the anti-aging goal of natural and not old, fuller and younger.
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