The ideal candidate for cheekbone fillers is someone seeking to enhance their facial contours or address age-related volume loss, with a desire for a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure. They should be in good health, have realistic expectations about the treatment outcomes, and prefer a temporary yet effective solution for achieving a more youthful and balanced facial appearance.

They are used to restore lost volume in the cheeks, giving a fuller, more youthful appearance to the face and reducing the look of sagging or flattened areas. They can also enhance the cheekbones, creating a more defined facial structure and improving overall facial symmetry. Additionally, cheek fillers can soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth by lifting the skin in the cheek area.

The effects of cheek injections are typically visible immediately after the treatment, as the fillers provide instant volume and contour to the treated areas. However, it may take a few days to see the final results clearly, as swelling and bruising can occur and need time to subside. Generally, the optimal results are visible within 1 to 2 weeks after the injections, once any swelling has diminished and the filler has settled into its final position.

Generally, the effects of hyaluronic acid-based cheek fillers can last up to 2 years.

Among the risks and side effects of the procedure include bruising, infection, swelling, pain, needle marks, acne like skin eruptions, skin sensitivity, erythema (skin redness) andasymmetry. These risks are usually temporary and solved on their own. If the asymmetry is not corrected on itsown, touch-ups may be required, with a risk of under/ over correction. The less likely risks include migration of filler, skin lumpiness, bleeding, visible tissue filler material, granulomas and unsatisfactory results. Some very unlikely risks are severe complications, damage to the deeper structures, leakage of filler material, skin necrosis, open or draining wounds, healing problems, allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, drug and local anaesthetic reactions, depigmentation, venous thrombosis (clot) and sequelae, fat/air embolism, persistent swelling (lymphedema), antibodies to fillers, accidental intra-arterial injection, scarring. 

 After the procedure the following activities are forbidden, for at least 3 weeks in most cases: manipulating the area(s) of injection, alcohol use, exposure to sun or other types of radiations, extreme temperatures (such as hot/cold showers, sauna, etc), using products for skin that are not recommended by the doctor for the area undergoing the procedure, makeup (may be not recommended for a period of time), any movements or actions of/on the area that can affect or traumatise the area (such as massaging the area, hitting, procedures or treatments on the area unless previously being assessed and deemed suitable by a healthcare practitioner).

There may be some swelling and bruising post procedure whichis a normal reaction, if any concerns please contact the Dr Ducu London team. We will always keep in contact with you to ensure you are well and for any enquires please feel free to contact us any time.

Cheek injections are contraindicated in the following situations:

• Skin infections or inflammation

• Allergy to filler components

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Blood clotting disorders

• Autoimmune diseases

• Previous bad reactions to fillers

The price it’s determinate by the amount that the doctor will be using to achieve the results and the number of areas that need to be treated. The best course of action will be to book in a consultation with one of our doctors.

The product contains hyaluronic acid, cross-linked agent for hyaluronic acid, may contain sodium chloride and water for injection purposes.

Yes, the cheekbone filler is also recommended for men.