Cheek enhancement with dermal fillers

Every patient requires a unique amount of treatment from us, and therefore everyone receives a different plan. While we attempt to be as economical as possible, we charge by volume. Every patient receives a special treatment plan from us, so everyone has a different amount of filler.

Owen will decide how much filler to use after assessing the patient’s condition, comparing it to pre-treatment photographs, and measuring how much filler he has used. Patients with larger deficits will require more filler, while those with less will require less.

For information regarding the cost please see our price list.

The longevity of dermal fillers varies greatly, but on average lasts 12-18 months in being able to see and feel by palpation. However, MRI evidence shows evidence of fillers more than 10 years after treatment! Periodic top up treatments every couple of years is usually sufficient for most people.

Fillers in the cheeks are injected deeply in most cases, therefore minimising lumps and modules and more robust fillers tend to be long lasting.

Also we exclusively use high-quality products like Juvederm Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Belotero, and Teoxane RHA which are all FDA-approved and as safe as they come. Many salons uses fillers which are mass produced in the Far East with little evidence of safety of longevity – don’t be afraid to ask what filler is being used.

With cheek filler, patients are able to get back to work right away, but they should avoid intense physical exercise for the first 24-48 hours to minimise swelling and bruising. You should avoid flying for 24-48 hours after the operation, as well as avoiding contact with the area or applying makeup for around 12 hours. No more than very moderate alcohol drinking is advised to minimise swelling, and it may be best to abstain on the day of the procedure.

The procedure is done with a fine needle or cannula and is not usually painful (it is one of the least uncomfortable areas for injections on the face).

Owen takes great care to minimise discomfort further in patients who sense pain more including cooling, vibrating, using meticulous technique, and using fillers pre-mixed with local anesthetics (therefore minimising post-injection discomfort).

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound, so side effects are rare. Swelling and occasional redness and bruising are common, but they disappear after a couple of days. Dr Thomas will inform you of all potential side effects at the time of your examination. With proper technique, knowledge of anatomy, and blunt-tipped microcannulas, serious complications are avoided. Hyaluronic acid fillers also contain a substance that breaks up dermal filler and reverses blood vessel blockages.