Many people wonder why their faces are becoming "wider" instead of gaining significant weight. More frightening than weight gain is that you have been targeted by the "beauty killer" - "cheeks". What is "cheeks"? Put simply, as we age, the lower sides of the face (parotid glands) gradually expand outward, causing the face to widen and the jawline to become blurred.

What are the types of gills?

1. Skeletal gills: Mainly caused by the increase in the volume of the mandible during development. Genetics play an important role in this, and if you have a member of your family who developed cheeks early, you may face the same problem. How can you tell? Simply press your fingers on the most prominent part under your ear, and if you can clearly feel the bone protrusion, it may be a skeletal gills.

2. Masseter cheeks: Usually due to frequent chewing of hard food, continuous exertion promotes muscle growth, resulting in excessive development of masseter muscles, making the muscles on both sides of the cheek raiser firm and expanding to both sides. How is it determined? Just clench your teeth hard, and if your fingers can clearly feel the muscles under your earlobes being stiff, it's masseter-shaped gills.

3. Aging cheeks: As we age, collagen in the cheeks is lost, muscle tissue is saggy, and the fascia that supports the fat layer of the face loses its support, and the flesh on the face gradually moves down to the cheeks. How is it determined? If the flesh in the middle of the face is loose and sagging, accompanied by deepening nasolabial folds and drooping corners of the mouth, it may be an aging type of hair.

So, what can we do as ordinary people to prevent this change? What should you do if you have already started to "blush"?

Eating a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and deep-sea fish, can help fight free radicals and slow down skin aging. Supplementing with protein and collagen helps to enhance skin elasticity and firmness.

Maintaining a regular routine and getting enough sleep are key to skin repair and regeneration. It is recommended to maintain 9-0 hours of sleep per night and avoid staying up late. Proper exercise can boost metabolism and blood circulation, help maintain weight, and reduce facial fat accumulation. Choosing a combination of cardio and strength training is more beneficial for overall fitness.

Sunscreen, anti-ageing skincare products, and regular exfoliation and massage can all help to revitalize the face and prevent liners. For the existing gills, you can consider improving them through medical aesthetic methods, such as botulinum toxin injections, facial threads, Thermage, etc. However, any aesthetic procedure should be performed in a regular hospital and follow the doctor's advice.

Most people's cheeks are complex, and there may be a combination of developed masseter muscles, fat accumulation, and aging sagging. Whether the face shape is "square" or "V", each face shape has its own unique beauty. Accepting and cherishing oneself at every stage is also a kind of affirmation and respect for oneself.