Radial cheek lines (the vertical lines extending down your lower cheeks) develop as the skin's structural support weakens over time. Rather than simply filling these lines, Dr. Blume uses an advanced ferning technique that strengthens the skin's foundation from within.
Unlike traditional methods that just fill lines top to bottom, the ferning technique creates a supportive mesh-like structure beneath the skin. Think of it as reinforcing your skin's foundation rather than just patching surface cracks. This patient came in with deepening radial cheek lines and using the ferning technique with dermal filler, Dr. Blume built structural support under the skin, which softened existing lines and helped prevent new ones from forming.
The result is stronger, more resilient skin with improved texture and a naturally refreshed appearance. This approach provides longer-lasting results because we're addressing the underlying structural weakness, not just visible lines. Treatment takes 30-45 minutes with minimal downtime, and the strengthening effects continue to improve over the following weeks.