Uneven sagging cheeks? Should you consider a thread lift or other cosmetic procedure? Ulthera

Thread lift for face lifting. Ulthera Face lifting

Thread lift

• Suitable for cases with noticeable skin sagging.
• The equality can be finely adjusted.
• You'll see results immediately, but there might be some bruising in the beginning.
• The effects last for 1-2 years.

Ulthera

• This is suitable for cases where the skin is still in good condition and only beginning to sag.
• Tightens both the skin and the SMAS muscle layer.
• No pain, no scars.
• The results gradually improved over 2-3 months.
• Results take an average of 10-12 months.

Ulthera Thread lift works differently.

1. They have different mechanisms of operation.
   • Silk: Provides direct mechanical lifting force (Mechanical lift).
   • Ultrasound: Creates firmness by stimulating collagen production.
2. Treatment depth
   • Silk: Works directly at the SMAS layer (4.5-5 mm).
   • Ultrasound: Available at multiple depths (1.5, 3.0, 4.5 mm)
3. Interesting research findings.
   • Silk: Studies have shown it provides an instant lifting force of 1-2 cm.
   • Ultrasound: Provides a 2-3 mm lift 3-6 months after treatment.

The cheeks are not symmetrical.

The doctor recommends that you come for an evaluation first, because we need to see if...

• What is the degree of inequality?
• What is the quality of your skin like?
• Are there any accompanying facial muscle problems?
• Have you received any other treatments before?

The doctor will then recommend the most suitable method for the patient. In some cases, a combination of both methods may be needed to achieve the best results.

Reasons why your cheeks might sag unevenly.

1. Natural physical causes
   • Congenital facial asymmetry.
   • The bone structure of the two sides of the face is not symmetrical.
   • Uneven muscle arrangement
2. Caused by behavior.
   • Regularly sleeping on one side (or the other).
   • Frequently chewing food on only one side.
   • Holding the phone to one ear for a long time.
   • Tilting your head to one side frequently while working.
3. Medical causes
   • Unilateral facial muscle weakness
   • Uneven loss of posterior teeth.
   • Facial surgery that affects the muscles.
   • Temporomandibular joint disease
4. Due to age-related degeneration.
   • Subcutaneous fat loss is uneven.
   • The sagging of the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) is uneven.
   • Uneven degradation of collagen and elastin.