Face Concerns

Hollow or Flat Cheeks

Cheeks that have lost their natural fullness can make the whole face appear flatter, more tired or older than it feels. This loss of volume often happens gradually, affecting facial balance and structure in ways that are easy to overlook until the change becomes more pronounced. The right treatment can restore contour, lift and a more youthful facial shape.

UNDERSTANDING THE CONCERN

What Causes Hollow or Flat Cheeks

Volume loss in the mid-face is one of the most significant drivers of facial ageing. The cheek fat pads, which give the face its youthful fullness and lifted appearance, gradually diminish and descend with age, leaving the mid-face looking flat, hollow or deflated.

This change affects the whole face, not just the cheeks in isolation. Loss of mid-face volume reduces the support for the skin below, contributing to nasolabial folds, under-eye hollowing and early jowling. Restoring volume to the cheeks therefore often delivers improvement across a wider area than patients expect.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

Cheeks that look flatter or less full than they used to

A hollow or sunken appearance in the mid-face

A face that looks tired even when you feel well rested

Cheekbones that appear more prominent due to volume loss around them

Nasolabial folds or under-eye hollows worsening alongside the cheeks

Treatments for this concern

Recommended Treatments

Restoring volume to the mid-face can transform the whole face, not just the cheeks. These are the treatments we recommend.

Primary treatment

Cheek Filler

Hyaluronic acid placed precisely in the mid-face to restore volume, lift and definition to the cheekbone area. Results are immediate and fully reversible, with the approach tailored to your natural proportions and the outcome you are looking for.

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Sculptra

A biostimulating injectable that gradually rebuilds lost collagen over several months, restoring volume and structural support to the mid-face progressively and naturally. Particularly well suited to patients with more diffuse volume loss.

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Radiesse

A biostimulating filler that provides immediate volume alongside long-term collagen stimulation. Effective for restoring structure and definition to the mid-face with natural-looking, durable results.

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Profhilo

A unique injectable that delivers deep hydration and stimulates collagen and elastin production across the mid-face. Improves skin quality and laxity, complementing volume restoration treatments for an overall more refreshed result.

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At home

Supporting Your Treatment With Medical Grade Skincare

We stock and recommend ZO Skin Health, AlumierMD and Obagi. Ask at your consultation which products are right for your skin.

ZO Skin Health Serum

Daily Power Defence

A multi-functional daily serum providing 12 hours of antioxidant protection through ZO's exclusive ZOX12 complex. Supports DNA repair, strengthens the skin barrier and helps prevent premature ageing from environmental stressors. Suitable for all skin types.

HydroPeptide SPF

Non-Tinted SPF 50

A lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen providing daily protection from UVA and UVB damage. Formulated with peptides and antioxidants to protect while supporting skin health. Non-tinted and suitable for all skin tones.

AlumierMD Serum

Ultimate Boost Serum

An intensive hydrating and plumping serum to restore skin density and luminosity. Supports collagen synthesis and overall skin quality, making it particularly effective alongside injectable treatments.

Product recommendations are confirmed at consultation based on your individual skin. Not all products shown may be stocked at all times.

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