Cheeks play a significant role in giving the face a youthful and attractive appearance. For cheeks to look beautiful, it's essential for the cheekbones to be prominent and for there to be a substantial volume of fat tissue in this area. As a result of aging, cheekbones may shrink and the fat tissue might shift downwards, leading to a sunken appearance in the cheeks. Hollow cheeks make the face appear older and sadder. Cheek fillers can volumize the cheeks without the need for surgery.
Cheek fillers can be applied in the following situations:
Benefits of cheek fillers include:
Before the filler is applied, photographs of the patient from the front and side are taken. After detailed evaluation of these photographs, the areas for filler injection are identified. Very fine needles are used to administer local anesthesia so that the patient doesn't feel pain during the procedure. Then, using a cannula – a closed-tip needle – the filler is injected into the correct areas of the cheek. The procedure is completed within approximately 20 minutes. Since the cheek filler is administered with a cannula, there's no nerve or vessel damage. As a result, there are minimal risks of pain, swelling, bleeding, or bruising, and patients can immediately return to their daily lives.
On average, cheek fillers last between 1 to 2 years. However, the longevity of the cheek filler can vary depending on the type, quality, and quantity of the filler used.