Cheek Filler: The Best Products to Plump and Lift
There are many ways to achieve a more youthful, vibrant appearance through proper skin care and non-invasive procedures. Using dermal fillers in your cheeks is a popular, effective way to tighten the skin around your eyes, nose, and mouth for an energetic final result.
What is Cheek Filler?
Cheek filler is the generic term for a non-surgical procedure involving injecting different substances into the area around your cheeks to promote a fuller, more youthful appearance. You’ll usually notice a clear difference before and after cheek fillers are injected. Some of the fine lines under your eyes will smooth out, and your cheeks will appear lifted, firmer, and complete. There are several different kinds of popular cheek fillers, each with similar results. The differences lie in cheek filler cost, number of average treatments, and how long the cheek filler will last.
Best Cheek Fillers
Award-winning locations like Spa in the City in Dallas have expert injectionists who can help you choose the best product for your age, skin condition, and goals. Whatever you choose, make sure you go to a reputable med spa where your doctor has experience with the specific product you’ve selected.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers are one of the most popular choices for cheek fillers. Juvéderm, Restylane, and Versa are popular brands that use hyaluronic acid to plump up your cheek area. These products are often the most popular because they offer immediate results with little downtime. For patients new to dermal fillers, HA products provide an easy way to test the treatment at a reasonable price point between $500-$1,000 per syringe. Juvéderm can sometimes last up to two years, making it a cost-efficient choice. Hyaluronic acid fillers are also the only reversible option when choosing dermal fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound already found in the body and can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Other types do not offer this reversal option.
Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHA) Fillers
Hydroxyapatite fillers are another popular option. One of the most common brand names in this category is Radiesse. Instead of using hyaluronic acid, these CaHA fillers use calcium hydroxyapatite particles typically suspended in a gel. When injected, this filler will immediately plump up the area, giving instant results. However, the compound also stimulates collagen production, so patients can expect to see a continued increase in firmness for up to 18 months as their body makes more collagen. The average cost per syringe is similar to HA products at around $700.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA)
Another popular type of dermal additive (technically not a “filler”) is poly-l-lactic acid, or PLLA; Sculptra is a popular brand name in this category. As opposed to hyaluronic acid fillers, PLLA is not instant. Instead, they work by stimulating your natural collagen production over time. PLLA often requires multiple sessions to get the desired results, so the cost can add up (averaging $4500). However, Sculptra treatments can last three times as long as HA products, so the upfront cost can be worth it for many people.
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Fillers
PMMA fillers like Bellafill are similar to CaHA, but instead of using a natural compound suspended in gel, these PMMA fillers contain synthetic compounds called polymethylmethacrylate. Like the CaHA fillers, these products provide immediate volume while stimulating long-term collagen production. Depending on your particular genetics and skin condition, one treatment may be enough for the desired results, but some patients require several treatments over time.
Fat Transfer
Completing a fat transfer is the final common way to get fuller cheeks. A patient would have fat harvested from one part of the body through liposuction and then injected into the cheeks. These results are often very natural-looking and use the patient’s own tissue, but the downside is the need for a surgical procedure to complete this method. The costs and downtime associated with surgery can be far more than any of the non-surgical injections offered at quality med spas.
Like other skincare procedures, cheek fillers require ongoing maintenance to keep up your fresh, youthful appearance. The experts at Spa in the City in Dallas can help you choose the best schedule and products to meet your short- and long-term goals.