Cheek Fillers – How They Make the Cheeks Look Younger

If you are uncomfortable or embarrassed about having cheekbones that are barely visible, you might want to consider having cheek fillers to change their look. Cheek fillers are able to add volume to the face while also lifting the cheekbones and smoothing the look of wrinkles and fine lines. Want to know more about how cheek fillers can give the cheeks a younger and rejuvenated look? All you have to do is keep reading.

Let’s begin by sharing some of the ways cheek fillers can help you look younger:

Cheek Fillers Explained

Cheek fillers are injections that are placed in the cheeks in order to restore the volume in the area that is located around or above the cheekbones. The fillers are injected under the layer of skin in the cheeks, so you get the appearance of a more defined bone structure.

Some cheek fillers such as Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid while others, including Sculptra, are made of polylactic acid. These fillers provide temporary results, and it is recommended that they are used in the cheeks and in the area under the eyes.

The length of the final results depends on the type of cheek filler that is used. Overall, the results can last anywhere from six months to two years, but additional treatments will be necessary to maintain the results.

Cheek Fillers – Procedure and Recovery Period

The procedure begins with the application of a topical anesthetic to the area where the cheek filler will be injected. The actual procedure only takes about twenty minutes to perform. Once the cheek fillers are injected, it will normally take a few days for the filler to settle into the desired position on the face.

The placing of cheek fillers by a medical professional is an outpatient procedure and you can resume your daily activities right after the treatment. For the first few days after the treatment, you need to avoid sleeping on your cheeks. You will also need to avoid any type of strenuous exercise or activities for about eight hours after the procedure. Plus, you need to avoid touching your face while keeping the face clean until the chance of an infection is over.

Cheek Fillers – Are You a Good Candidate?

You might be a good candidate for cheek fillers if you have moderate to severe wrinkles or folds on the face as well as cheekbones that have a deflated look. You are also a good candidate if you have hollows in the area of the cheeks and the temples, bags under the eyes, and cheeks that are lacking in definition. You should also be in good overall health and not be a smoker.

Cheek Fillers – How Do They Benefit the Cheeks?

Some of the common benefits of cheek fillers are as follows:

• The results are not permanent so you will not have to live with the results on a permanent basis if you are not happy with their look
• Cheek fillers have a low chance of an infection or any major complication after the treatment
• The treatment is much easier to perform than a surgical procedure such as cheek implants
• Cheek fillers are not nearly as expensive as, and are also less invasive than, a surgical option for the cheeks
• If you feel like you want even more volume added to the cheeks, you can have the doctor place more filler in the cheeks until you gain your desired results

Cheek Fillers – How Much Do They Cost?

The usual cost of cheek fillers is anywhere between $600-$2000. The final price depends on the type of filler that is injected, the amount of filler used by the doctor, the area of the country where is performed, and any additional fees that are charged by the medical facility or the doctor. Since cheek fillers are considered to be an elective procedure (not medically necessary), the cost will not be covered by insurance.

Cheek Fillers – Are There Any Side Effects?

There are some side effects that you need to know about before having the treatment. Some of the common side effects include bruising, swelling, itching, and redness. There is even a rare possibility of an injury to the arteries or veins, or an asymmetrical or lumpy appearance to other parts of the face, if the fillers migrate to another area of the face.

If any of these rare risks occur after your treatment, you can have the doctor inject hyaluronidase into the treated area in order to dissolve the filler. You can also simply wait until the filler is absorbed by the body.

If you want to get cheek fillers, perform some research, and find a medical professional who is properly trained and experienced in performing the treatment. You can also ask to see “before and after” photos of actual patients treated by the doctor to get a better idea about the type of results you can expect after the injection of cheek fillers.

- MA