Why should I get cheek dermal fillers?

By Dr. Aaron Stanes

Side-by-side comparison of a womans face before and after treatment. The left image shows slight blemishes and uneven skin tone, while the right image shows smoother skin with a more even complexion.

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    What are cheek dermal fillers, and how can they help you?

    Some people naturally lack contoured and defined cheek bones, making their face appear flat and long. Others find that with age, their once prominent cheeks and cheekbones start to disappear, giving their face a hollow and saggy look. Cheek fillers are a great solution, and are popular with both women and men who want to sculpt or reclaim their ideal cheek structure and look refreshed.

    What is cheek dermal filler?

    Cheek dermal filler is a treatment that is used to add volume and definition to the cheeks and cheekbones. It is typically made of a substance based on the naturally occurring molecule hyaluronic acid, which naturally occurs in the body. The gel is injected into the cheeks using a fine needle or a fine, blunt instrument known as a cannula..

    Cheek fillers are used to enhance the natural contours of the face and create a more youthful appearance by restoring volume lost with age or weight loss. They can be used to add volume to the cheeks, lift the cheeks, and define the cheekbones.

    Why would I want cheek dermal fillers?

    There are several reasons why someone might want to consider cheek fillers:

    1. To add volume to the cheeks: As we age, the cheeks can lose volume and become flat or sunken, which can make the face look gaunt or tired. Cheek fillers can help to restore volume to the cheeks and create a more youthful, full appearance.
    2. To lift the cheeks: Cheek fillers can also be used to add projection to the cheeks, and create a more defined, chiseled facial structure. This can help to balance out the proportions of the face and create a more harmonious look that reduces the appearance of sagging skin.
    3. To define the cheekbones: Cheek fillers can be used to define the cheekbones and create a more structured, angular facial appearance.
    4. To enhance the natural contours of the face: Cheek fillers can be used to enhance the natural contours of the face and create a more aesthetically pleasing, balanced appearance.

    Overall, cheek fillers can be a good option for anyone looking to enhance their natural facial features and create a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

    How do cheek dermal fillers work?

    Cheek dermal fillers provide support to the cheek complex and the overlying skin. This not only improves the appearance of the cheeks and cheekbones, but can also improve the shape of the face, reduce under eye hollowing and add support to sagging skin to improve nasolabial folds and marionette folds. This is because the cheek complex is one of the cornerstone support structures of the face.

    How long do cheek dermal fillers last?

    The results of cheek dermal filler treatment are usually immediate, and the effects cwill need to be maintained every 6-24 months on average, depending on the type of filler used and the individual’s skin type and lifestyle.

    What are the benefits of cheek dermal fillers?

    1. Add volume to the cheeks: Cheek fillers can help to restore volume to the cheeks, creating a more youthful, full appearance.
    2. Lift the cheeks: Cheek fillers can lift the cheeks by supporting the overlying skin and create a more defined, chiseled facial structure.
    3. Define the cheekbones: Cheek fillers can be used to define the cheekbones and create a more structured, angular facial appearance.
    4. Enhance the natural contours of the face: Cheek fillers can be used to enhance the natural contours of the face and create a more aesthetically pleasing, balanced appearance. This is a great option if you want to look more tapered or are concerned that your face appears to flat or long.
    5. Non-invasive: Cheek fillers are a non-invasive treatment option, with minimal downtime and no need for surgery or general anaesthesia.
    6. Improve facial symmetry: Cheek fillers can be used to correct asymmetry in the cheek or on the cheekbones.

    Do men get cheek fillers?

    Yes, men do get cheek fillers. Cheek fillers are a non-invasive treatment option that can be used by people of any gender to enhance the natural contours of the face and create a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

    While cheek fillers are often used to add volume and lift to the cheeks, which can be particularly beneficial for people as they age, they can also be used to define the cheekbones and create a more structured, angular facial appearance. This can be a good option for men who are looking to enhance their natural facial features and create a more masculine look.

    Cheek filler before and after photos.

    Before and after cheek filler to define a more contoured, feminine cheekbone.

    Before and after male cheek filler to reduce deep lower crow’s feet wrinkles and define the cheekbone.

    Before and after cheek filler to restore cheek volume lost with age.

    Before and after male cheekbone filler to define and masculinise the cheeks.

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