If you’re self-conscious about having low or barely visible cheekbones, you may be considering cheek fillers, also called dermal fillers. Cheek fillers designed to lift your cheekbones, add volume to your face, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
These cosmetic procedures are becoming more and more popular, but they do carry some risks of side effects.
What are cheek fillers?
These are injections that raise the volume of the area above and around your cheekbones. This provides the illusion of a more defined bone structure. By injecting volume under your skin layer, cheek fillers can also smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.
Types of fillers
There are several kinds of materials that are approved for use in cheek fillers.
Hyaluronic acid (Juvederm, Restylane) and polylactic acid (Sculptra) are two types of dermal fillers recommended for use in the cheek and under-eye area. These types of dermal fillers are temporary.
Other fillers, such as Radiesse (hydroxylapatite), are also used off-label for this area.
How long they last
Depending on the type that you choose, the procedures can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years before results are no longer noticeable. The dermal filler material eventually dissolves and metabolizes into your skin tissue.
Who’s a good candidate
If you’re a healthy nonsmoker without a history of chronic health conditions, you may be a candidate for the procedure. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelinesTrusted Source, you should avoid getting cheek fillers if you:
- have bleeding disorders
- are allergic to the synthetic compounds used in dermal fillers
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
What’s the procedure like?
After a consultation with a trained provider where you discuss pricing, cost, and your desired results, you’ll schedule an appointment for a filler injection.
Procedure prep
In the 2 weeks prior to the procedure, you’ll need to avoid taking any blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin.
If you’re on prescription blood thinners, let your provider know at your consultation meeting. They may give you additional guidelines for how to prep for your filler appointment.
Read more: Everything You Need to Know About Cheek Fillers
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