Cheek Fillers are cosmetic fillers that are injected into the face to augment the cheek area and to correct for age-related volume loss.

Cheek Fillers are cosmetic fillers that are injected into the face to augment the cheek area and to correct for age-related volume loss.

Soft Hyaluronic Acid fillers such as Juvéderm Voluma XC, Restylane, and Versa or firmer fillers such as Radiesse and Sculptra are often applied to the cheek area of the face to improve volume loss or augment and contour the cheeks. Juvederm Voluma XC is approved for the cheek area, other fillers are considered off label for this area.

How do I avoid cheek fillers gone wrong?

It is best to consult an experienced injector who is dedicated on a full-time basis to cosmetic injectables. With this experience, the medical provider will give you the best advice on how filling the cheek area will complement the entirety of your face. A treatment plan to contour your cheeks must be one that complements the architecture of your entire face, not just the cheek area. A provider with many years as an injector, an extensive before and after gallery,videos of natural results and reviews on their website and social media is a good foundation to start with. Do your research.

How do I avoid cheek filler swelling?

Swelling from cheek fillers is common and normal. However, there is a difference between normal post-treatment swelling and an over-treated puffy appearance. Most patients do not understand the difference. 

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Which cheek fillers are best and will not make me look puffy?

The softer hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, such as Juvederm XC Voluma, are among the easiest of fillers for providers to inject. These fillers are more likely to attract water and make your face appear puffy. On the other hand, firmer fillers such as Radiesse and Sculptra are often the best for the cheeks. Firmer fillers are more technically difficult to inject but are much less likely to attract water and cause a puffy appearance. There is no one- size fits all cheek filler. An experienced injector will have expertise with all types of fillers. The most important variable by far is the skill, expertise and the aesthetic eyes of the injector.

Are cheek fillers good for a round face?

Cheekfillers can slim the face by adding contours and definition to the face. When considering cheek filler injections for a round face you should first and foremost find a provider who is an expert in attaining natural results that accentuate the natural contours of ALL facial shapes and sizes. It is not the cheek filler itself that determines the results, but the artistic eye of the medical expert and the cheek filler injection point techniques that attains the results.