menu_book Geral • 8 min read

Malar Ptosis: Treatment of Fallen Cheekbone

Understand malar ptosis (fallen cheekbone) and its surgical treatment. Causes, diagnosis and correction with Endomidface.

person

Dr. Roberio Brandao

Creator of Modern Face

Updated December 1, 2024

What is Malar Ptosis?

Malar ptosis is the descent of tissues in the cheekbone region. With aging, malar fat (which gives volume to the cheekbones) descends due to gravity and weakening of retaining ligaments, creating a tired and aged appearance.

Signs of Malar Ptosis

  • • “Flattened” or absent cheekbones
  • • Deep nasolabial fold
  • • Lower eyelid with “bag” or heavy appearance
  • • Accentuated tear trough
  • • Loss of malar projection when smiling

Treatment: Endomidface

Direct Vision Endomidface is the ideal treatment for malar ptosis, as it vertically repositions the entire midface unit. Unlike fillers that add volume, Endomidface returns tissues to their original anatomical position.

Reposition, Don’t Fill

[View Programs

Endomidface Guide

Learn about the technique that directly addresses malar ptosis.

Retaining Ligaments

Understanding the structures that hold the cheekbone in place.

Nasolabial Fold

How correcting malar ptosis improves the midface transition.

For surgeons: Master midface repositioning in our advanced dissection mentorship.

Learn Modern Face Techniques

Mentorship programs with the technique creator.