Sagging cheeks occur when skin and soft tissue lose support and sit lower on the face. This can flatten the mid-face and make folds or jowls more noticeable.
/ Understanding the condition
Sagging cheeks occur when skin and soft tissue lose support and sit lower on the face. This can flatten the mid-face and make folds or jowls more noticeable.
Skin gradually produces less collagen and elastin with age. These fibres give it strength and recoil, so their decline makes the skin feel thinner, looser and less able to spring back.
Pregnancy, weight loss and repeated weight fluctuation can stretch skin beyond its ability to retract fully. The degree varies with age, genetics and how long the skin was under tension.
UV exposure is a major contributor to premature collagen breakdown. Smoking, stress and poor sleep can also affect skin quality and make laxity more noticeable.
/ Possible surgical solutions
The right procedure depends on the concern itself, the surrounding anatomy and your goals. That decision is made during consultation.
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A deep plane facelift is an advanced facial plastic surgery technique. It lifts and repositions sagging facial tissues—including the SMAS muscle layer and fat pads—by releasing deep retaining ligaments. Unlike traditional methods that pull directly on the skin, it restores natural contours with less surface tension and longer-lasting results.
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A SMAS facelift lifts and repositions the superficial musculoaponeurotic system beneath the skin to improve the lower face and jawline. By treating deeper support rather than pulling on skin alone, it can create a more durable and natural-looking correction of facial laxity.
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