Cheek Fillers

Treatment lasts between 6 - 12 months but, naturally, towards the end of this period the effects begin to gradually soften, so there is no dramatic change. When the effects begin to soften, we aim to ‘top up’ the treatment.

As we age, the natural collagen and elastin in the skin lessens, as cells lose their ability to produce more of their youthful component. The skin becomes dryer, thinner and less able to fix itself. When we are born, we have plentiful amounts of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in our body, but as we get older this store of HA diminishes, leaving the skin less well supported, and so lines and wrinkles develop.

By adding subtle volume, cheek fillers can make a difference to a person’s appearance, giving them a fresher look. The discomfort is minimal as the treatment does not take long to perform. The aesthetic outcomes of treatments with cheek filler are seen immediately after the treatment.

The procedure takes around 30-45 minutes and patients can expect to notice the effects for as long as 12 months after treatment. There is even precedence of results lasting up to 18 months in some cases, however, treatment with fillers is completely reversible. With any injectable treatment, there can be some slight bruising or swelling that accompanies it. This should not persist much longer than a day, and is easily coverable with makeup.

Cheek fillers can be used on a wide range of patients, and are primarily used for skin rejuvenation and adding volume to the cheeks. I see a lot of patients who have lost volume in their face due to living a very active, high impact lifestyle (such as runners). Fillers help to restore the volume loss that naturally begins to occur when we reach our late thirties, and in turn gives a fresher, brighter appearance.