The mid-face is mostly made up of our cheeks, and because of factors such as ageing or pregnancy, the area may look sunken or sallow. Similarly, if your nasolabial folds, laugh lines, or dark circles become more prominent, it is because your cheeks are less prominent. Over time, the bone, tissue, and skin in our mid-face change, leading to deflation and sagging in the cheeks; however, by treating the ‘apples’ of the cheeks, you can restore definition, volume, and lift to the mid-face. Cheek fillers are typically injected with dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Hyaluronic Acid, a soft, naturally occurring substance that helps maintain a natural appearance. Our experts will assess the cheeks’ size and volume to determine the ogee curve. This curve runs across the cheeks and the bridge of the nose to create perfect proportions for the entire face. The ‘apple cheek’ filler trend creates a round, plump mid-face by enhancing the cheeks. As part of the Liquid Facelift, cheek fillers can be combined with dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections to reduce dark circles, laugh lines and sagging skin. The procedure involves applying a numbing cream to the cheeks before injecting dermal filler. You can expect to look younger and brighter immediately after treatment. With dermal filler, lip fillers may take 1-2 weeks to settle before the area stabilises. In the weeks after treatment, be gentle when touching your face, especially when applying your skincare routine. Cheek fillers can restore lost volume and typically last 6 months to 1 year, helping reposition facial proportions.
A 111 Harley St. Guide to Cheek Fillers.
