Michele S. Green M.D., FAAD., is a Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has been an international leader in cosmetic dermatology for over 25 years. Upper East Side patients and those around the globe flock to her practice for cosmetic dermatology treatment. A graduate from Yale University, with an MD and Chief residency from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, Dr. Green treats some of the most discerning, demanding women and men in the world, with issues ranging from premature skin aging to hyperpigmentation, rosacea, wrinkles, acne, skin laxity, hair loss, and sun damage.
What Are The Approaches to Cheek Augmentation?
Cheek augmentation encompasses various approaches to rejuvenate and enhance facial features. Whether addressing age-related volume loss or seeking more prominent cheekbones, this procedure offers tailored solutions to meet diverse aesthetic goals. The choice between surgical and non-surgical methods, such as cheek implants or dermal fillers, allows for customization to suit individual preferences.
As we age, the production of collagen and elastin, two essential proteins for maintaining skin structure and tightness, diminishes. Collagen provides skin structure, while elastin keeps it taut, resulting in smooth, firm, and youthful-looking skin. With decreasing levels of collagen and elastin, the skin loses elasticity and firmness. Fine lines and wrinkles become more pronounced, and hollow areas may develop in the cheeks.
Dermal fillers for cheek augmentation often offer an ideal solution to counter the effects of natural aging by restoring structure and volume to the mid-face. Whether addressing age-related volume loss, sagging skin, or changes in fat pad distribution, cheek augmentation can create beautifully contoured cheekbones and a more youthful appearance. Additionally, some individuals seek cheek augmentation to achieve enhanced facial harmony and refine their cheekbone aesthetics. For most people, non-surgical cheek augmentation is the preferred choice due to its minimally invasive nature and excellent results.
Who Qualifies for Cheek Fillers?
Good candidates for cheek fillers are typically aged 21 or older, in good overall health, seeking improved mid-face volume, enhanced contour, or smoother skin texture, and have realistic expectations for their cosmetic results. This includes those looking to enhance cheekbone prominence or restore mid-face volume, whether due to aging or genetics. Generally, dermal fillers are not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals or those with a history of allergic reactions to lidocaine or any other filler ingredients. Dr. Green, an expert in cosmetic injectables, carefully reviews your medical history and aesthetic goals to determine the right treatment plan for you.
What Is the Purpose and Application of Cheek Fillers in Cosmetic Treatments?
Cheek fillers are cosmetic injectables used by Dr. Green in NYC to replenish mid-face volume, create facial contours, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This non-invasive treatment offers numerous advantages, including easy scheduling, zero downtime, complete customization, and long-lasting, natural-looking results. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are the most commonly used cheek fillers. Dr. Green often incorporates these products into facial rejuvenation treatment plans. Other dermal filler types, like Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid) and Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite), offer their unique benefits.
Since each filler serves a different purpose, it's crucial to have your cheek filler treatment performed by an experienced injector who can select the most suitable products for your specific needs. Dr. Green, a board-certified dermatologist with over 25 years of experience, is an expert injector offering the finest cosmetic injectables NYC has to offer.
How Long Do Cheek Fillers Last?
On average, dermal filler injections in the cheeks provide results that last between 6 months to 2 years. The duration of your cheek filler treatment depends on the filler type used for your augmentation and your individual metabolism. Hyaluronic acid cheek fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, typically require bi-annual maintenance for optimal results, while Sculptra injections can maintain results for approximately two years. While cheek filler results can be long-lasting, many patients choose annual "touch-up" treatments to sustain their ideal cosmetic results.
How Long Does It Take for Cheek Fillers to Settle?
After dermal filler injection, it can take up to two weeks for the filler to settle fully. The settling process involves the filler integrating with the surrounding tissue, resulting in visible volume restoration and hydration effects. During this settling period, patients may experience mild side effects like swelling, redness, and bruising near the injection site, which typically resolves within one to two weeks post-treatment.
Are Cheek Implants Permanent?
Cheek implants are intended to be a permanent solution for cheek augmentation. However, dermal fillers offer an adaptable option that can be adjusted to changing preferences and face shapes over time. Surgical removal of cheek implants requires additional invasive procedures, leading many patients to explore dermal fillers first to determine their ideal facial contour.
Are Cheek Implants Better Than Fillers?
Both cheek implants and fillers effectively enhance cheek volume and contour. The choice between the two depends on individual preferences. Cheek implants provide a permanent solution, while fillers offer temporary results that can be adjusted as needed. Surgical procedures like cheek implants have longer recovery times and carry greater risks, including scarring, bleeding, infection, and improper healing. Dermal fillers, administered by experienced injectors like Dr. Green, pose a lower risk of adverse events and involve no downtime.
Why Choose Dermal Fillers for Cheek Enhancement?
Dermal fillers have gained popularity due to their non-surgical approach to restoring facial volume, addressing sagging skin, and replacing lost collagen associated with aging. They offer instant results without the need for invasive surgery or downtime. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers used in cheek augmentation provide semi-permanent and reversible results. If a patient is dissatisfied with the outcome, hyaluronidase can be applied to dissolve the filler. In contrast, cheek augmentation with implants involves additional risks and challenges, especially if revision or removal is required.
What Are the Benefits of Juvederm Voluma for Facial Rejuvenation?
When it comes to cosmetic treatments for facial rejuvenation, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are one of the most popular innovations in the field of cosmetic dermatology. These cosmetic injectables offer an exceptional solution for addressing age-related volume loss, erasing fine lines, and enhancing facial contours, especially in the mid-face area—all without any downtime.
Treatment with dermal fillers is quick, effective, non-invasive, and provides immediate cosmetic rejuvenation. Among these fillers, Juvederm Voluma stands out as a leading choice.
Juvederm Voluma, known for its hyaluronic acid filler design, effectively reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds, smile lines, and jowls, while also addressing sagging skin that naturally occurs with aging. This treatment collaborates with the body's natural elastin and collagen production, stimulating the generation of healthy skin cells and rectifying age-related volume loss in various facial areas.
What makes Juvederm Voluma unique is its ability to add volume, instantly offering a "lift" effect that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, typically associated with invasive procedures like facelifts. With Juvederm's hyaluronic acid fillers, patients can now enhance their skin's appearance and texture without resorting to the more invasive treatments often provided by plastic surgeons. Experience long-lasting, plumping results with minimal to no downtime—an ideal choice for those seeking a rejuvenated look and feel.
Is Juvederm a Permanent Filler?
Juvederm dermal filler offers both benefits and limitations as a non-permanent cosmetic treatment. This means that if you're ever dissatisfied with your results, the treatment can be adjusted or reversed, making it an appealing option for individuals considering injectables for the first time.
Since all Juvederm products are composed of hyaluronic acid, they can be dissolved using Hyaluronidase, effectively reversing the filler's effects. However, this non-permanence also implies that if you're pleased with your results, you'll need a follow-up treatment within a year or two after the initial one. Nevertheless, the ease of the Juvederm injectable experience and the absence of recovery time contribute to its status as the most popular cheek augmentation procedure.
What Does Sculptra Do to Your Cheeks?
Sculptra is an injectable treatment recently FDA-approved to address fine lines and wrinkles in the cheeks. This solution, based on poly-L-lactic acid, is administered into the treatment area using an ultra-fine needle. It works by filling in wrinkles and stimulating collagen production at the treatment site.
As we age, the production of collagen and elastin naturally decreases, resulting in reduced structural support for the skin and tissues. This can lead to sagging skin and the formation of deep wrinkles. Sculptra effectively combats the signs of aging by encouraging increased collagen production, thereby restoring tissue volume and structure. When injected into the cheeks, Sculptra can contour the area, replace lost volume, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
How Long Does Sculptra Last in the Cheeks?
Patients often inquire about the duration of Sculptra's effects in the cheeks, and the answer is impressive: up to two years, making it one of the longest-lasting dermal fillers available. In contrast, most other dermal fillers, like hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite fillers, typically last between six to eighteen months. This extended duration is a notable advantage of Sculptra, allowing patients to enjoy their treatment results for an extended period. When the effects begin to diminish, patients can return to Dr. Green's office for additional filler injections to maintain their rejuvenated appearance.
How Does Restylane Lyft Work for Cheek Augmentation?
Restylane Lyft, a high G-prime product within the Restylane family, offers versatile applications on various facial areas. It effectively restores lost volume, diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenates one's overall facial appearance. Specifically, Restylane Lyft is tailored for addressing mid-face volume loss, delivering natural-looking cheek augmentation for a beautifully contoured and plump appearance.
What Is the Duration of Restylane Lyft in the Cheeks?
Restylane Lyft typically provides results lasting between six months to a year when applied to the cheeks. For first-time patients seeking cheek volume enhancement through Restylane Lyft injections, the initial results are commonly observed to persist for around six months. The cheeks are relatively static facial regions with limited mobility, allowing hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane Lyft to exhibit longer-lasting effects compared to areas prone to more movement, such as the lips.
Immediately after your Restylane Lyft injections, Dr. Green will provide you with ice packs to apply to the treatment area to minimize any potential swelling or bruising. It is best to avoid any strenuous exercise or extreme heat, such as saunas or prolonged sun exposure for 48 hours. You should avoid exposure to UV sources, such as UV lamps or indoor tanning beds/booths, as this may result in irritation or hyperpigmentation in the treatment area.
How Can You Get Started with Dermal Fillers for Cheeks Today?
Whether addressing age-related volume loss or seeking more prominent cheekbones, Dr. Green in NYC can provide customized solutions to meet a wide range of aesthetic goals. Dr. Michele Green is an internationally renowned board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and is known to be one of the best Botox injectors in New York. Dr. Green has been consistently voted as one of the “Best Doctors” by Castle Connelly, New York Magazine, Super Doctors, and The New York Times as a pioneer in the field of cosmetic and medical dermatology. Please call the office today at 212-535-3088 or contact us online to schedule a consultation to discuss if you are a candidate for cheek fillers.
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