In today’s world, where beauty standards are constantly being imposed through magazine pages, fashion runways, and TV commercials, fewer and fewer people are completely satisfied with their appearance. Nearly every other woman would like to improve her figure, make her lips fuller, her nose a little smaller, accentuate her cheekbones, and get rid of wrinkles. However, not everyone is ready to take the plunge into plastic surgery.
Thanks to rapid advances in medicine and cosmetology, it is now possible to reshape and enhance the contours of your face without surgery. One such procedure is mid-face contouring.
What is facial contouring? It is the correction, using various cosmetic procedures, of facial areas such as the lower eyelids, cheeks, cheekbones, and the nose area. With age, as well as due to a number of other factors, facial muscles and fatty tissue atrophy, and the skin loses its elasticity. This leads to drooping of the lower eyelid, sagging of the orbicularis oculi muscle, the formation of unsightly folds under the eyes, downward displacement of the cheeks, and deepening of the nasolabial folds. Facial contouring of the midface helps address all these issues and significantly improve one’s appearance.
In this article, we’ll discuss which products are used in facial contouring, explain what facial contouring with fillers and hyaluronic acid entails, and take a look at before-and-after photos of patients, along with reviews and pricing for the service.
What procedures are used for mid-face contouring?
Facial contouring involves injecting special gel-like substances into problem areas to smooth out wrinkles, add volume to the face, improve its contours, and restore a youthful appearance. The preparations used for facial contouring are called fillers and are selected individually, taking into account the patient’s skin type, age, and susceptibility to allergic reactions.
Currently, all facial contouring products are generally classified as synthetic, biocompatible, or combination products. Synthetic products are primarily made from purified silicone, calcium hydroxyapatite, or polylactic acid. Biocompatible facial contouring products include:
- Collagen-based fillers.
- Hyaluronic acid-based fillers.
- Autologous fillers (autologous plasma or adipose tissue).
Based on reviews, hyaluronic acid products are the most popular.
Contouring of the midface with dermal fillers
Facial contouring with fillers is a widely practiced procedure. As mentioned above, this method involves the injection of special gel-like substances into problem areas. These substances can be either synthetic or natural in origin. The latter are, of course, more popular.
Facial contouring with fillers may be recommended in the following cases:
- Dissatisfaction with facial contours.
- A pronounced nasolabial fold and nasolacrimal groove.
- Sagging and flattening of the cheeks.
- The presence of fine and deep wrinkles in the middle third of the face.
- Uneven skin texture, including that caused by acne or injury.
- Dissatisfaction with the shape of the nose.
Contraindications for this procedure include pregnancy, breastfeeding, acute infectious diseases, and severe dermatological conditions affecting the face.
Based on reviews, biocompatible fillers are the most commonly used, and since they tend to be absorbed by the body, it is important to remember that the results of facial contouring with fillers typically last no more than six months to a year.
Contouring of the midface with hyaluronic acid
Facial contouring with hyaluronic acid is very popular today and offers numerous advantages over other fillers. The benefits of hyaluronic acid include the following:
- Excellent results that are visible immediately after the procedure and last for six months to a year.
- Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance, so when injected into the tissues, it distributes evenly and does not cause discomfort or allergic reactions.
- In addition to smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines and improving facial contours, hyaluronic acid moisturizes the skin, helps prevent aging, and stimulates the production of collagen and the body’s own hyaluronic acid.
Facial contouring with hyaluronic acid is a safe and painless procedure, though it is not inexpensive.
Facial contouring of the midface: before-and-after photos, patient reviews
Feedback on procedures such as mid-face contouring is overwhelmingly positive, and the numerous before-and-after photos serve as proof of this. Most patients in their reviews recommend choosing biocompatible or combination fillers for facial correction—while they may provide a shorter-lasting effect, they are safe. Reviews of procedures such as mid-face contouring highlight the following advantages:
- Great results, right away.
- Safety.
- Painless.
- Stimulation of natural rejuvenation processes.
- The absence of a recovery period following facial contouring surgery.
Reviews also point out a few less-than-positive aspects, namely the procedure’s high cost and the short-lived results (lasting no longer than a year).
Before-and-after photos will help you see just how effective mid-face contouring is. The cheekbones, nasolabial folds, lower eyelid area, and cheeks are the main areas targeted by mid-face contouring. The before-and-after photos demonstrate remarkable changes. The face gains voluminous, well-defined contours and looks younger, fresher, and more lifted.
Facial contouring, examples of which are shown above, is also highly effective at treating fine lines, deep wrinkles, acne scars, and other scars.
Facial contouring of the midface: service prices
How much does mid-face contouring cost? Prices for this service vary and depend on many factors. First and foremost, the price is influenced by the extent of the procedure and the severity of the defect, as well as the type and quality of the filler used. The price will also depend directly on the cosmetic clinic, the qualifications of the specialists, the need for anesthesia, and other factors.
At the BGLab clinic, for example, prices for a procedure such as mid-face contouring start at 1,000 UAH and go up to about 6,000 UAH (2018 prices). You can find out the exact price only after consulting with a cosmetic doctor.
