Treatment · Zürich Enge
Cheeks & Volume Restoration
Volume loss in the midface begins earlier than it becomes noticeable. It usually shows indirectly: as a shadow under the eye, a deeper nasolabial fold, an overall tired impression. Structural support in the right place lifts the facial contour from within.
At a glance
- From
- CHF 590 · 1 ml
- Treatment duration
- 45 minutes
- Downtime
- None, mild swelling possible
- Results visible
- Immediate
- Result lasts
- 12–18 months
Your treatment will be carried out by Barbara Matziris.
Medical Director · Specialist Physician · Aesthetic Medicine
Indications
What this treatment is suited for
- Age-related volume loss in the midface
- Flattened or hollow-looking cheeks
- Shadowing at the transition from cheek to lower eyelid
- A tired overall impression despite adequate rest
Mechanism
How the treatment works
Cross-linked hyaluronic acid is placed in defined layers — deep on the bone for structural support, more superficially for finer transitions. It binds water and creates a stable supporting cushion that lifts the tissue above it. Because the midface carries many neighbouring areas, the effect often extends beyond the treated zone.
Procedure
The treatment procedure
Treatment begins with an analysis of facial proportions in a seated position, as volume relationships appear differently when lying down. After local anaesthesia, hyaluronic acid is placed with a needle or blunt cannula at predetermined points and modelled. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes.
Aftercare
After the treatment
Cooling as needed, no massage of the treated area, no sports, sauna, or tanning for 48 hours. Sleep on your back for the first few nights.
Risks and side effects
Swelling, redness, and bruising are possible in the first few days. Rarely, nodules, asymmetry, or inflammation occur. Very rarely, vascular occlusion can occur — one reason this treatment is performed exclusively by physicians with precise knowledge of vascular anatomy.
Contraindications
Not suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in the presence of infection or inflammatory skin conditions in the treatment area, with known hypersensitivity to components of the product, or with certain autoimmune conditions.
Questions about the treatment
Frequently asked questions
Will my face look fuller afterwards?
The aim is not more volume but volume in the right place. Built structurally and with restraint, the face reads as more supported and more awake — not fuller. The quantity follows the original anatomy, not an ideal.
How long does the result last?
Depending on the product, the treated area, and individual metabolism, usually twelve to eighteen months. Breakdown is gradual, so there is no abrupt transition.
How many millilitres will I need?
That follows from the analysis in the consultation. We charge per millilitre: the first costs CHF 590, each additional one CHF 450.
Can I sleep on my side afterwards?
For the first few nights it is better to sleep on your back, so that no pressure is put on the freshly treated area. After that there are no restrictions.
This information serves general education and does not replace a personal consultation. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is determined solely in the course of an individual medical consultation. Content medically reviewed by Barbara Matziris.
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Consultation for Cheeks & Volume Restoration
Whether and to what extent this treatment is suitable for you is clarified in a free initial consultation in our clinic.