Cheek filler can benefit the skin in various ways. Consider the following:

• Aesthetic cheeks. After a cheek filler treatment, the cheeks should look more symmetric and have fewer lines and wrinkles.

• Natural appearance. Most cheek fillers use hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance commonly found in the body. It keeps the cheeks fresh and plump while avoiding an artificial appearance. Effects are often subtle enough not to attract too much attention but noticeable enough to be worth it.

• Rejuvenation. Patients often get cheek filler after already having lost some volume in their cheeks. This loss of volume can make the entire face look sunken and tired. Hyaluronic acid fillers are great, safe options to help rejuvenate the cheeks.

• Long-lasting. The results of cheek fillers last six months to two years. Repeat treatments can last even longer if a patient gets filler treatments consistently.

• Confidence-boosting. The improvement in your overall aesthetic, in addition to long-lasting rejuvenation, can provide huge boosts in your confidence.

• Controllable results. A skilled, qualified practitioner will be able to create just the right amount of volume. The “right amount” will depend on the patient’s personal preference and can be applied gradually in a controlled manner until the patient is satisfied.

• Minimally-invasive. Cheek filler treatments involve the use of an anesthetic cream applied over the cheeks prior to injection. This ensures that essentially nothing is felt during the injections. The procedure itself is also non-surgical and only lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour.

The most common cheek fillers used today contain an ingredient called hyaluronic acid, which is a substance that exists naturally in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid has many applications other than dermal fillers (such as skin creams, eye drops, etc.), but what’s common about all of its applications is the ability to reduce (or even eliminate) dryness. This is because hyaluronic acid is highly attracted to water. When hyaluronic acid detects moisture, it binds to it.

The hyaluronic acid in cheek fillers helps the cheeks retain moisture, keeping them plump and giving them volume. When injected with expert technique, a single application of cheek filler can rejuvenate the face and restore symmetry.

Cheek filler injections are remarkably pain-free. Getting poked in the cheek with a needle might not sound like the most pleasant experience, but our practitioners apply numbing cream before the injection begins. As a result, the patient will feel minimal pain as the filler is injected.

Everyone responds to filler differently; some people will see results faster than others. Most, however, achieve the full effect of cheek fillers nearly immediately. Swelling may occur for a week or two following the injection. Therefore, it’s best not to judge the results until two to four weeks after the treatment.

The longevity of dermal fillers depends on the type and amount of filler that is applied. Most hyaluronic fillers are temporary. Cheek fillers can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years and will almost always last longer than lip fillers, which often last only half as long. This is partly because the lips experience much more movement than the cheeks, causing lip fillers to dissolve much faster.

The frequency that you can get cheek filler injections depends on your personal preference. We generally recommend getting repeat treatments when results have noticeably faded. For most people, this happens 6 months to 2 years after the first treatment. It should also be noted that repeat treatments tend to be longer-lasting, which means you can typically go longer in between appointments after your first few sessions.