Cheek filler also known as cheek augmentation treatment, can replace midfacial volume loss often referred to as thinning and sagging of the cheeks. It can also be used to define the check bones and cause a plumping affect, using a high-density dermal filler. Cheek fillers can restore lost facial volume, create more fullness, or sculpt and define the cheekbones. If you want cheek augmentation but are not yet ready to commit to implants, cheek fillers offer a less expensive, temporary alternative.
Cheek filler is usually done by injecting the mid face along the cheek bones for a fuller and defined area. Before the treatment, your cheek structure and shape will be assessed to check suitability of treatment. Numbing cream can be applied to the area prior to treatment.
The treatment duration is up to 30 minutes with minimal pain and instant results. There is no downtime, however there may be some bruising or swelling following treatment but this will be minimal and are able to return to normal activity the same day. The filler can take several days to settle. You will see an improvement in contour or fullness immediately after your treatment.
Cheek fillers can do several things, depending on the patient’s aesthetic goals, they can:
- Temporarily add plumpness to sagging cheeks, reversing the volume loss that usually comes with ageing or prolonged illness.
- Enhance your natural cheekbone structure.
- Create a smoother, younger-looking foundation for the lower eyelids. Improving cheek contours can help rejuvenate the lower eyelids, especially the ‘tear trough’ area.
- Make the entire face look more balanced, especially for patients with a naturally wide mouth or jaw.
- Smooth nasolabial folds (the smile lines that extend from the nose to the mouth), as well as marionette lines.
Fillers also stimulate natural collagen production. Once injected, they can rev up your fibroblasts, and your body’s collagen-making cells, meaning that less filler may be needed to achieve similar results in the future.
