As we age, our facial features undergo significant changes. One of the most noticeable is the loss of facial volume, particularly in the cheek area. This can lead to the appearance of deep wrinkles, smile lines, and nasolabial folds, which run from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness offers a solution that can help restore your youthful appearance — cheek fillers.
What are Cheek Fillers?
Cheek fillers are a type of dermal filler treatment that uses injectable fillers, such as hyaluronic acid fillers, to add volume to the cheeks. This non-surgical medical procedure is performed by our team of experienced medical professionals and offers a way to combat age-related volume loss, smooth out fine lines, and enhance your facial features.
Here are the main goals of cheek fillers:
| ✔ | Enhance cheekbones |
| ✔ | Fill in hollows |
| ✔ | Add fullness |
| ✔ | Restore lost volume |
| ✔ | Change facial shape |
| ✔ | Counteract effects of weight loss |
| ✔ | Improve facial harmony |
How Do Cheek Fillers Work?
Cheek fillers work by injecting a form of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, into the soft tissue of the cheeks. This substance, often in the form of a cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel filler, integrates into your tissue and stimulates collagen production over time.
This collagen-building process helps to restore facial volume and smooth out deep lines and wrinkles, including those pesky smile lines and marionette lines that can make us look older than we feel.
The amount and precise placement of the fillers is controlled by the doctor to achieve the desired shaping and lifting effect. More fillers can create a more dramatic change, while less can produce a subtler, more natural result.
Potential side effects include bruising, swelling, lumpiness, infection and allergic reaction. However, these side effects are usually temporary and rare with proper technique.
At Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness, we’re committed to providing you with the best cosmetic treatments that are guaranteed to be safe and effective for your skincare needs. Book a session now with us and start your journey towards seeing your best skin yet.
Benefits of Cheek Filler Treatments
Cheek fillers offer numerous benefits, making them one of our most popular services. Here are just a few:
Restored Facial Volume
As we age, we naturally lose volume in our face, particularly in the cheeks. This can lead to a hollow or sunken appearance. Cheek fillers can restore this lost volume, giving your face a fuller, more youthful appearance.
Reduced Appearance of Lines and Wrinkles
The hyaluronic acid in cheek fillers can fill in and smooth out fine lines and deep wrinkles, including nasolabial folds, frown lines, and lipstick lines. This can result in a smoother, more youthful complexion.
Enhanced Facial Features
By adding volume to the cheeks, cheek fillers can enhance your facial features, giving you a more defined and contoured look.
Minimal Downtime
One of the biggest benefits of cheek fillers is the minimal downtime. The procedure itself takes less than an hour, and most patients can return to their normal activities immediately afterward.
Long-Lasting Results
The results of cheek fillers can last between 6 to 12 months, depending on the type of filler used and individual factors like your body’s metabolism and collagen production rate.
What to Expect During Your Cheek Filler Treatment
When you visit Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness for your cheek filler appointment, you can expect to be treated with the utmost care and professionalism.
Our team of medical professionals will conduct the following:
- Consultation: They will meet with you to discuss your goals and concerns. The doctor will examine your face and cheeks to determine the ideal filler placement and volume.
- Anesthetic: A topical or local anesthetic is usually applied to numb the cheek area and make the injections more comfortable.
- Injections: Using a very thin needle, we slowly injects tiny amounts of filler substance into the cheek area. The filler is precisely placed under the skin to lift and contour the cheeks from within.
- Modeling: We will massage and mold the filler substance into the desired shape to achieve a smooth and natural result.
- Post-treatment: You will be advised to avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting and massaging the treated area for a few days to allow the filler to stabilize. Bruising and swelling are common but temporary.
- Touch-ups: Most patients require periodic touch-up treatments every 6 to 18 months as the filler gradually dissipates. This helps maintain the reshaped cheek contours over time.
Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness
At Ethos, we’ll be glad to assist you in determining the right treatment plan for your aesthetic & wellness needs. Visit an Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness clinic nearest you or contact us today to know what service best fits your concerns.
Why Choose Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness for Your Cheek Filler Treatment?
When looking for the best cheek filler treatment, choosing a provider with experience, expertise and a dedication to natural-looking results is key.
Here are reasons to choose us:
Expert Injectors
Our team of licensed medical professionals have numerous years of experience providing custom cheek filler treatments. We understand facial anatomy and how to precisely augment and reshape your cheeks to match your goals.
Tailored Consultations
During your initial consultation, we will take the time to understand your desired outcomes and what you want to achieve. Our specialists will develop a unique treatment plan that meets your aesthetic priorities.
Precision Technology
We utilize the latest FDA-approved fillers and precision injection techniques to deliver the right dosage for refined lifting, contouring and symmetry. Our goal is natural-looking results that exceed your expectations.
Personalized Care
At Ethos Aesthetics + Wellness, you are more than just a patient – you are a valued client. We strive to provide exceptional service during every stage of your cheek filler journey, from consultation to follow-up visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are cheek fillers used for?
Cheek fillers are used to lift sagging cheeks, add contour and projection, and define and sculpt the cheekbones.
Q2: How long do cheek fillers last?
Cheek fillers typically last between 6 months to 1 year before a “touch up” is needed. The exact duration depends on the individual and the type of filler used.
Q3: Do cheek fillers hurt?
Most patients report minimal to moderate discomfort during cheek filler injections. Numbing cream can be applied before the procedure to minimize any pain.
Q4: Can cheek fillers cause complications?
Like any medical procedure, cheek fillers do pose a small risk of side effects like bruising, swelling and lumps. However, when performed by a licensed professional, complications are uncommon.
Q5: Can cheek fillers be reversed?
While cheek fillers are not permanently invasive, the effects are not immediately reversible. Over time, the fillers will gradually dissolve and be absorbed by the body.
Contact Us Today
If you’re ready to restore your youthful appearance and enhance your facial features, contact us today to schedule your cheek filler treatment. Our team is ready to provide you with the highest level of care and help you achieve your aesthetic goals.