Dermal filler is among the most requested topics at our medspa. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 3.4 million cheek filler injections done in 2023 alone.
Cheek injections are considered the new lip injections as more and more patients are recognizing the importance of cheekbones. Cheekbones represent 70% of facial beauty. Fillers to the mid-face can restore youthfulness and provide a pleasing architecture to facial contours.
Like any other cosmetic procedure, getting cheek fillers requires the skill and experience of board-certified doctors. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about cheek fillers.
1. What is Cheek Filler
Dermal filler is an FDA-approved injectable filler that helps soften cheekbone lines and wrinkles, improve symmetry, and create volume or dimension by addressing deflated cheeks. Cheek areas include the lower edge of the eye socket, nasolabial folds and a line sweeping up from the corner of the mouth to the ear canal. Filler injected anywhere in this area is considered cheek filler.
2. Right Candidate for Cheek Fillers
Patients seeking fillers for cheeks are mainly concerned with the following:
1. Lost Volume in Cheeks: As you age, the cheeks can begin to look deflated and the mid-face areas lose healthy, youthful contours. Adding volume with cheek contour filler can restore the facial shape.
2. Pronounced Nasolabial Fold: The nasolabial fold, also known as smile lines, are the parenthesis-like lines that stretch from our nose to mouth. Due to the loss of volume, firmness and elasticity as we age, nasolabial folds appear more pronounced, making them one of the more common indicators of age. Cheek filler for nasolabial folds will soften the lines, making the skin appear more youthful.
3. Cosmetic Enhancement: Many people in their early 20s and 30s will get cheek fillers to enhance their facial contours. Cheekbones are the focal point of facial bone structure. When doctors inject fillers to plump and fill cheekbones, it not only lifts the mid-face but also gives a pleasing youthfulness to the upper face. Cheek fillers are highly customizable. You might want plumper cheeks if you have a thin face or a more angular look if you have a round face.
3. Results depend on the types of fillers
Fillers create an instant contour to the face. The most common fillers for cheek augmentation are hyaluronic acid fillers. The HA filler is comprised of a protein that is naturally produced in our body. It will lift and plump the cheeks to give a perfect contour.
1. Restylane Lyft & JUVEDERM® Voluma: These are hyaluronic acid fillers that create a better shape and hold the results for a long time. Hyaluronic acid fillers are completely absorbed by the body over time. If you are unhappy with your mid-face filler before & after, the result can be resolved.
3. Sculptra: Made of poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra is another filler option that works great for cheek augmentation. Sculptra doesn’t create instant results, but it continually produces more collagen and adds volume over 6 months.
4. You don’t need to look like you’ve “had work done”
Fillers, under the administration of an experienced doctor, create a pleasant, natural plump for your cheeks. That’s why it’s always important to do research and work with a professional who has a deep knowledge of facial anatomy and primary cheek filler injection sites. It’s also vital your doctor has an aesthetic eye for natural-looking cheek filler.
Check your injector’s filler before and after on their websites. You may also want to read their reviews and interview them. Thorough research can avoid cheek filler gone wrong.
5. The cheek filler procedure and recovery time is very quick
A filler injection treatment can take 20-30 minutes. Before the procedure, you will have an initial consultation with the provider to discuss your goals and determine exactly how much filler you’ll need. Our cheek filler consultations are free.
If you and the provider both agree on the treatment plan, you can have a same-day injection. You can return to work or normal activities immediately. It is possible that you may experience minor swelling. Fortunately, the cheek filler swelling will decrease within the first couple of days.
6. How long can cheek filler last?
How long filler lasts depends on the type of filler and its injection point. Everyone’s body will metabolize the filler at a different pace as well. Typically, the results can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.
JUVEDERM® Voluma is the longest-lasting available dermal filler on the market. To know more about JUVEDERM® filler in cheeks, consult a filler provider at one of our locations.
7. How much does cheek filler cost?
The cost of cheek fillers depends on the type of product used, your expected results, how much filler is needed, and most importantly, the level of experience your practitioner has. You will need a consultation with your filler provider to determine the actual cost.
Remember, you are not only paying for the product used for treatment but also for the experience and expertise of your injector. Getting cheap filler deals from third parties or unqualified practitioners can lead to cheek fillers gone wrong, which ends up costing much more money.
Cheek Filler at Lazaderm®
If you notice signs of aging due to volume loss in your cheeks or you want to enhance your facial symmetry, you might be an ideal candidate for cheek fillers.
Begin your cheek filler journey with an initial consultation at one of the Lazaderm locations.
Call us at (800)-597-2095 or book online for a free consultation.
Cheek Filler Before & After
Discover the drastic results that filler in cheeks can have on smile lines and Nasolabial folds! These cheek injections will revitalize your skin, giving you a youthful glow. Visit our mid-face filler before & after page to see the difference.
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