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Worried about hollow cheeks after lifting? What to check before treatment

1. I want a better jawline, but I'm afraid my cheeks will look more sunken

Let's start with your cheek hollowing concerns: we look at jawline sagging and cheek volume separately; we check areas that already look hollow; tell us first about changes you don't want — Datena Clinic info card
We look at jawline sagging and cheek volume separately

Hello, this is Datena Clinic.

If your jawline seems to have sagged but your cheeks are already on the thin side, it's natural to hesitate about lifting.

You may worry that areas that already look hollow will stand out even more after treatment.

We completely understand wanting to address what needs attention while keeping your facial volume.

We'll hear about the areas you're concerned about, your past procedures and any weight changes, and then assess your face as it is now.

2. We also consider weight changes and existing hollowness

Checking your current condition: we check recent weight changes; we also look at long-standing hollows; tell us about previous lifting or injectable treatments — Datena Clinic info card
We check for recent weight changes

If you've recently lost weight, your facial volume may have changed as well.

Areas that have been hollow for a long time can also become more noticeable due to lighting or changes in skin elasticity.

Taking photos before treatment with similar lighting and expressions helps when comparing where any changes appear later.

Please also tell us the type and timing of any fillers, fat grafting or previous lifting treatments.

3. Risks differ depending on the device and treatment area

The device and area matter: we consider treatment depth and intensity together; tissue responds differently by area; we never claim there is zero risk — Datena Clinic info card
We look at treatment depth and intensity together

With energy-based lifting, tissue response varies with treatment depth, intensity and area.

For some devices, post-treatment volume loss and similar effects have been reported after market release.

These reports alone can't determine your individual likelihood or the cause, but they should be part of the pre-treatment discussion.[1]

Rather than promising that any device carries zero risk of hollowing, we make a careful decision based on your current facial condition.

4. We distinguish hollow areas from areas to treat

Separating hollow areas from areas to treat: we first identify where volume is lacking; we separately decide where to address sagging; if needed, we discuss narrowing the area — Datena Clinic info card
We first identify where volume is lacking

We start by checking whether the areas lacking volume and the areas with sagging to address are in the same place.

It may not be possible to treat the whole face the same way.

What to tell us before treatment

Why it helps us decide

Areas that usually look hollow

To check your existing volume

Recent weight changes

To look at other possible causes of facial change

Previous lifting or injectable treatments

To account for any lingering effects and the treatment area

Changes you don't want

To discuss which areas to treat and which to avoid

If needed, we can narrow the treatment area or consider a different approach.

5. If new hollowing appears after treatment, we check how it progresses first

If new hollowing appears after treatment: your face can look different while swelling settles; compare with photos in similar lighting and expression; tell us about pain, sensation or skin color changes — Datena Clinic info card
Your face can look different while swelling settles

As swelling goes down, your face may feel different from before.

If you notice new hollowing or a bigger difference between sides, see us and compare with your pre-treatment photos.

If you're thinking about filling an area that newly looks hollow, we first need to look at the cause and the condition of the tissue.

If you also have pain, changes in sensation or unusual skin color, please let us know about those too.

6. If you're worried about cheek hollowing, take all the time you need

Don't rush your decision: we weigh expected benefits against downsides; we also consider other methods or a smaller area; you can hold off on treatment if you wish — Datena Clinic info card
We weigh the expected benefits against the downsides

If you're worried about cheek hollowing from lifting, the decision should be made carefully, looking at your existing volume, weight changes and past treatments.

Depending on your exam, we may narrow the treatment area or consider a different approach.

If the expected benefits don't justify the downsides, holding off on treatment is also an option.

It's perfectly fine not to rush a decision while you still have concerns.

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