Understanding the Anatomy of Anterior Malar Region and its Impact on Aesthetics
In the latest class offered by our FAC platform, we had the opportunity to explore the intricate anatomy of the Anterior Malar Region or cicatriz region. This normally overseen region actually plays a significant role in facial aesthetics and can be challenging to comprehend and inject for many practitioners.
Demystifying the Intricacies of Anterior Malar Region
The Malar Region, also known as the cheek area, encompasses both the lateral and medial parts. The lateral part includes the zygomatic arch – a topographical area that you can feel as the most lateral part of the cheek bone. This area marks the end of the zygomatic arch. Anterior to this area, we find the zygomatic bone that corresponds to the cheek. The anterior malar region remains even anterior to the zygomatic bone, ending at the indention of the maxillary bone.
It is this maxillary bone depression that forms the anterior malar region or considered by some as the CK-1,noted by a triangle drawing on the subject for clarity. This region possesses significant importance for enhancing both female and male aesthetics. But unlike the malar lateral region, which corresponds to the topography of the zygomatic bone, the anterior malar region corresponds to the maxillary bone topography.
Anatomical landmarks need to be considered when evaluating the anterior malar region. These include the nasolabial fat compartment, the orbicular retaining ligament, and the UFF. These landmarks frame the area for an accurate injection therapy plan.
Through this specific knowledge of the anterior malar region, aesthetic practitioners can optimize the use of fillers such as Renova Lift, a medium rheology product well-suited for this area’s volumization. It’s essential to note that as we age, our face does lose volume in the anterior malar region – something this therapy can successfully treat.
Understanding the superficial volume coefficient of this area is also critical. Some parts of the face will show immediate ‘bulging’ after filler injection, while the malar anterior region, contrary to perception, has a low superficial volume coefficient. This means that despite injecting an entire syringe, the surface will lightly increase. Therefore, practitioners must avoid overfilling to reduce the appearance of excessive volume during smiling or talking.
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It’s clear that understanding the detailed anatomy of the face and particularly complex regions like the anterior malar region can greatly enhance the results of aesthetic practices. If you’re a medical aesthetic professional and want to offer superior results to your patients, don’t miss out on the wealth of knowledge offered by the FAC platform.
