What Are Cheek Fillers and How Do Cosmetic Injectables Work

04 Sep What Are Cheek Fillers and How Do Cosmetic Injectables Work

The cheeks are one of the first areas to lose volume with age. This volume loss happens over time, especially in people over the age of 40, and can be responsible for skin laxity. Cheek fillers can be a great way to address this concern and restore some of this lost volume.

There’s so much information out there on cheek fillers, which can make it difficult to get the facts straight. So let’s clear up the confusion by exploring the actual purpose of cheek fillers and how these injections work.

What are cheek fillers?

Cheek fillers are a type of cosmetic injectable. They enhance the appearance of the cheeks by restoring volume and adding definition. There are many aesthetic benefits to this, and your cosmetic injector can tailor the procedure to suit your natural facial features and concerns. It has certainly become a go-to option for many people concerned about sagging or hollowed cheeks.

The first thing to keep in mind with any type of filler procedure is that you should always book your consultation with a qualified and registered clinician from a reputable clinic. Dr Clark and his team at the MIRA Clinic in Perth have years of skill and experience to offer patients, resulting in quality outcomes.

Many cheek fillers are made of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a naturally occurring compound found in the body. HA attracts and binds water molecules and helps retain moisture, making it an ideal option for use as a filler – not only is it compatible with the body, it can retain its shape too. When used in the cheek/midface area this type of filler is most often administered using a cannula, and you’ll be able to see some results immediately.

Who can benefit from cheek fillers?

There are a wide array of reasons why a person might choose a cheek fillers treatment. It can add volume to the cheeks, enhance the cheekbone definition, as well as balance the overall contour of the face. Dermal filler can also restore age-related volume loss, which can cause the cheeks to appear sunken or hollow. Although the most common reason for people to consider cheek fillers is to restore volume lost through ageing, some people choose to have this treatment to increase definition or balance their natural profile, so it can be performed safely and effectively on any adult after a full clinical consultation.

Some of the potential benefits include:

• Enhanced cheek definition and facial contours
• The appearance of higher cheekbones
• Reduced signs of ageing
• Non-surgical treatment, therefore minimal downtime

So, how do they work?

The term “cosmetic injectables” refers to a treatment that involves injection of a substance into the skin for an appearance related outcome. Hyaluronic acid cheek filler, being a type of injectable, involves the injection of a jelly-like HA filler into the cheeks which plumps the area from the inside out.

During the procedure, the cosmetic injector may numb the cannula entry point with a local or topical anesthetic. Then, using cannula, they inject small amounts of the HA filler into specific areas of the cheeks. The filler can be injected at varying depths, depending on the type of filler used and desired outcome, where it works to help plump up the tissue and add volume to the cheeks, giving the patient a natural looking result.

Cheek filler can also be used to smooth the skin and reduce some signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles.

The procedure typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete including a full consultation, and with HA fillers, some results are immediate. You might have some swelling which is a normal and expected side effect. If this is the case, you can expect to see your true result around 14 days after your treatment, once the swelling has had time to fully subside and the filler has settled. The effects of HA cheek fillers can last anywhere from 6 to 12 months. This can depend on the type of filler used, the volume injected, as well as how your body responds. The body will slowly break down (metabolise) the HA in the filler over time, but please remember that this time frame is a guide only, as every body is different.

Some advantages of HA filler are:

• Long lasting but not permanent, so your treatment plan can be easily adapted as your natural face shape changes
• Can be dissolved in the event of an adverse reaction or undesired result
• A range of products available to allow your clinician to treat at different depths effectively for natural looking results

Why Choose MIRA Clinic Perth for Your Cheek Fillers

If you’re looking into getting fillers for cheek (or any other dermal fillers), make sure you choose a clinician who will provide the appropriate assessment, recommendation and care. Always look for a fully qualified, registered and experienced cosmetic injector who knows how to treat clients from varying age groups with differing and individual aesthetic goals.

Here at MIRA Clinic, Dr Clark and his team are fully registered, skilled,qualified and committed to achieving natural looking results for every customer. We always invite you to a full consultation as part of your appointment so that we can meet you, learn about your concerns and what you would like to achieve and assess your individual facial anatomy. This gives us the opportunity to answer all of your questions and to recommend appropriate treatment options to achieve the aesthetic results you are wanting. You can contact us at either of our Perth clinics to book your consultation to discuss the benefits of cheek fillers treatment.