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Cheek fillers are designed to add fullness to the cheeks and can give the face a more refreshed look. There are a multitude of options to choose from before scheduling the procedure, so here’s what you need to know.
Time and gravity work together to reveal the signs of aging: sagging skin, loss of elasticity, decreased collagen production, and more fine lines and wrinkles. Creams and noninvasive facial treatments can help with some of these changes, while cheek fillers are an option for adding back lost volume.
Cheek fillers can also be used to maintain volume in the midface. Your provider will decide how much filler is appropriate based on your face and your goals..
Cheek fillers can help accentuate the cheekbones and replace lost volume.
Loss of skin volume can lead to hollows under the eyes, causing the skin to become darker and creating dark circles under the eye. Lifestyle factors like stress and poor diet can also contribute to under eye hollows. Some fillers are FDA-approved for under-eye hollows, and your provider will discuss whether this treatment is appropriate for your goals.
Cheek fillers can also help accentuate the cheek bones and make them appear more pronounced and visible. Defined cheekbones are a common goal among clients who ask about dermal fillers.
Loss of volume in the cheeks is a normal part of aging. Over time, facial fat pads move down the face and cause sagging skin. Cheek filler injections can address this issue by restoring lost volume.
Two popular cheek filler brands are Juvederm and Restylane. Both fillers contain hyaluronic acid, and how long they last varies by product and patient. The specific products are Juvederm Voluma XC and Restylane Lyft.
Juvederm Voluma XC contains a small amount of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, that helps minimize discomfort during the procedure. The filler is created using VYCROSS technology that involves adding a small amount of a biodegradable compound called BDDE to crosslink the hyaluronic acid in the gel. This creates a smooth gel filler. Results can last up to two years for some patients.
Restylane Lyft is injected using an ultrafine needle or a small, blunt-tipped cannula to help increase the fullness of cheeks. The lidocaine in the filler also helps reduce pain and discomfort during and after injection. Results can last up to twelve months, though this varies by patient. The body gradually absorbs the hyaluronic acid and the filler eventually disappears from the body, requiring additional injections.
Juvederm Voluma XC and Restylane Lyft have different gel properties, and your provider can explain which may suit your cheeks.
We encourage clients to schedule a consultation to learn more about cheek fillers and find the one that is right for their goals and expectations.
