Cheek filler, also known as dermal filler for the cheeks, is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance cheek volume, improve cheek contour, and restore youthful fullness to the face.
Oftentimes with aging, the cheeks are the first area to go and to show age. To make matters worse, as we age, not only is our tissue losing bounciness or elasticity, our mid-face areas begin to flatten, giving away age with a side profile.
Cheek filler is an excellent way to counteract these forces and to ensure a youthful, natural looking appearance (when injected with skill and care, as we do at HavenMD). Cheek filler involves the strategic injection of hyaluronic acid-based fillers into the cheeks to add volume, lift sagging skin, and create a more defined cheekbone structure.
When cheeks are overfilled or when filler is placed in the wrong plane of the cheek, the results can be disastrous, causing patients to look like chipmunks. At HavenMD, we take care to provide cheek filler while assessing the overall anatomy to ensure that our patients never appear overfilled, or have filler placed that does not complement their overall facial profile.
Cheek filler can be used to address various concerns related to cheek volume loss, including hollow cheeks, flattened cheekbones, and sagging skin in the midface area. Cheek filler can also be used to provide sagging undereye skin a place to go, decreasing the appearance of undereye hollowness. Cheek filler can also be used as a complement to temple filler, allowing a natural and more youthful look for our patients who undergo full facial restoration.
Different types of fillers may be used based on individual needs and goals, with options ranging from hyaluronic acid-based fillers to collagen-stimulating fillers. The most common used cheek filler is Juvederm Voluma, and this is a common filler utilized here at HavenMD.
Ideal candidates for cheek filler are individuals looking to restore volume and contour to their cheeks, addressing concerns such as sunken or hollowed cheeks, flattened cheekbones, or signs of aging in the midface.
Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations for the outcome of the procedure. Overfilled patients or patients with recent filler to their cheeks or midface may not be good candidates for cheek filler. Patients who have undergone recent surgical procedures, lasers or chemical peels are not the best candidates for cheek filler.
Restores volume and fullness to the cheeks, creating a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. Improves cheek contour and symmetry, enhancing overall facial balance and harmony.
Oftentimes improves undereye hollowness and other signs of aging in the upper face. When placed strategically, cheek filler can offer a lift to the lower face, decreasing the appearance of jowling. Cheek filler is the ideal non-surgical approach with minimal downtime for patients looking for natural-looking results.
The procedure typically takes under an hour, with no special preparation required. Numbing medication prior to the injection takes 30 minutes.
The procedure takes about 30 minutes. Some things you can do to prepare for your filler treatment are to avoid medications that stop platelets from working, such as Aspirin, Aleve, and Ibuprofen/Motrin for 2 days prior, and to avoid drinking more than one alcoholic beverage the night before your injectable treatment. Taking arnica tablets ahead of your treatment will reduce bruising.
On the day of your procedure, your provider will review any allergies, active issues that will change your treatment pattern, and any potential contraindications to your cheek filler. Your provider will also discuss approximate amounts to be utilized for your treatment and give you an estimated pricing for your treatment.
The procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete, and patients can resume normal activities immediately afterward. Care should be taken not to flatten recently injected areas, and not to place dirty objects near recently injected areas (such as a phone that has not been recently cleaned).
No special preparation is required, although patients may be advised to avoid certain medications or supplements that can increase the risk of bruising.
Krista Reid Belton has been a registered nurse for over 9 years. She is passionate about empowering her patients to look their very best while also highlighting their already beautiful and unique qualities.
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