Hamster jaws

Many patients are unhappy when their facial skin begins to sag more and more as part of the natural ageing process. This phenomenon is often referred to as "hamster cheeks" or "champagne cheeks" and particularly affects the area below the cheekbones.

How do hamster cheeks develop?

With increasing age, the body's own collagen production decreases. Collagen is the most important building block for replacing and restoring dead cells in the middle layer of the skin. If the collagen level drops, the regeneration of the skin slows down and it loses its elasticity. At the same time, elastic fibers break down, further reducing the skin's elasticity. Another factor is the gradual weakening of the facial muscles: with less muscular support, the skin literally "hangs" downwards.

Gentle, non-surgical approaches

We use modern, minimally invasive therapies to stimulate collagen regeneration and tighten the skin from the inside out, without a scalpel or scars. We use energy-assisted laser treatments such as ENDOLIFT^® and Fotona 4D™, focus ultrasound with ^Ultherapy® and radiofrequency microneedling with Morpheus 8. Classic microneedling and pinpoint ^PlexR® plasma pulses promote skin regeneration, while thread lifting mechanically supports the connective tissue. The treatment is rounded off with HydraFacial, a three-stage system of gentle vortex peeling, deep pore cleansing and nutrient-rich serum infusion - for a visibly refined, youthfully radiant complexion without surgery.

Procedure and tolerability

A typical session lasts 30 to 60 minutes. Most patients only experience a slight feeling of warmth or tingling. Redness and minimal swelling usually subside within a few hours to days. Depending on the method, 1 to 4 treatments at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks are recommended to achieve optimal results.