Sunken Cheeks

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Sunken cheeks refer to the hollow, depressed appearance of the face caused by loss of subcutaneous fat, muscle wasting, dehydration, aging, or underlying illness. Reduced collagen and tissue elasticity make the mid-cheek area collapse inward, giving a tired, weak, or malnourished look. It may be associated with rapid weight loss, chronic stress, eating disorders, infections, endocrine disorders, smoking, or long-term corticosteroid use.

In homoeopathy, sunken cheeks are evaluated holistically by analyzing constitutional traits, emotional state, physical constitution, chronic disease history, metabolic imbalance, appetite, digestion, and lifestyle factors. Medicines aim to restore vitality, improve tissue nourishment, correct assimilation of nutrients, enhance fat metabolism, and bring natural fullness to the facial tissues—not just cosmetic enhancement.

Natural Homoeopathic remedies to get rid of Sunken Cheeks

Sunken cheeks after chronic illness – China officinalis

Face looks pale, thin, and hollow after fever, hemorrhage, or fluid loss; great weakness but active mind; better after warmth and eating.

Facial emaciation despite strong appetite – Iodum

Always hungry but continues to lose weight; continuous restlessness; sharp thin face; better immediately after eating.

Sunken cheeks from chronic diarrhea / malabsorption – Arsenicum album

Hollow face with anxiety and weakness; taking frequent sips of warm water; fears death; symptoms worse midnight and cold.

Dehydration with collapsed face – Veratrum album

Cold body, cold sweats, pale sunken face, severe weakness after vomiting/diarrhea; thirst for cold water.

Sunken face due to unresolved grief – Ignatia amara

Hollow cheeks with internal sadness; lump in throat; sighing and mood changes; ailments from emotional shock.

Emaciation in young girls with malnourishment – Natrum muriaticum

Dry skin, sunken cheeks, dark circles; loves solitude; craving salt; history of disappointments.

Hollow cheeks due to overwork and nervous stress – Kali phosphoricum

Exhausted nerves; dull eyes and hollow face; poor concentration; better with rest and warmth.

Sunken cheeks with rapid weight loss after chronic infections – Tuberculinum

Extreme thinness, sunken face, blue veins visible; sensitivity to cold; respiratory weakness.

Aging-related cheek hollowing – Baryta carbonica

Weak muscles, premature aging, memory weakness; wrinkles with sunken cheeks; suited to elderly or prematurely aged.

Sunken cheeks with pale waxy face – Ferrum metallicum

Pale but alternating red flushes; weakness from slight exertion; anemic tendency; dizziness.

Facial wasting from smoking / sedentary lifestyle – Nux vomica

Emaciation with irritability and gastric issues; acidity, constipation; face becomes thin despite normal diet.

Hollow face in children with pot belly and worms – Calcarea carbonica

Thin face with sunken cheeks & large abdomen; sweating on head during sleep; craving eggs.

Sunken cheeks after long starvation or emotional burnout – Phosphoric acid

Mental dullness, indifference, fatigue; dark hollow face; gradual weight loss from emotional stress.

Facial muscle weakness and wasting – Causticum

Drooping facial muscles, rigid expression; sunken cheeks; weakness better in rainy weather.

Hollow cheeks with heat and burning of face – Sulphur

Face looks thin but flushed and hot; offensive perspiration; desires sweets; worse from heat and bathing.

Sunken cheeks from chronic constipation & poor digestion – Lycopodium

Upper body thin, lower body normal; gas, bloating, anxiety; worse between 4–8 PM.

Sharp, thin, sunken face with excessive chilliness – Silicea

Very thin face, sharp bones, weak stamina, recurrent infections; sensitive to cold air; sweaty feet.

Sunken cheeks after overwork, gym, bodybuilding – Sarsaparilla

Loss of fat and muscle tissue from exertion; irritability; weakness better after rest.

Hollow face with dull brown complexion – Sepia officinalis

Sunken cheeks with dull facial tone; emotional indifference; aversion to company; craving sour foods.

Sunken cheeks due to poor nutrition & assimilation – Alfalfa

Improves weight, appetite, absorption, and tissue tone; restores fullness of cheeks gradually; increases strength and vitality.

Sunken cheeks are often a sign of deeper metabolic or emotional disturbance and not merely a cosmetic issue. Homoeopathy helps restore natural facial fullness by improving digestion, nutrition, hormonal balance, tissue regeneration, emotional health, and overall vitality. Best results come from a constitutional remedy selected after full case history.