Cheek (Cheekbone) Filler

Cheek (Cheekbone) filler is a minimally invasive medical aesthetic treatment applied to alleviate the appearance of aging signs occurring on our face and to provide a youthful, healthy, and radiant look. Fillers such as calcium hydroxyapatite, hyaluronic acid, or polycaprolactone are used in Cheek (Cheekbone) filler applications, which are performed especially to eliminate and compensate for volume losses in the cheek area. These filler materials support the subcutaneous tissues, which are natural components of the skin. It restores the volume lost by the cheeks. It ensures the filling of fine lines and wrinkles formed. In this way, the individual gains a much tighter skin appearance. The Cheek (Cheekbone) filler procedure is performed under the effect of local anesthesia and is a process that can be completed within 30-45 minutes. Patients can continue their daily lives from where they left off after the Cheek (Cheekbone). Medical Aesthetic Physician Dr. Lida Çiteli, who serves her patients in Istanbul, explained the frequently asked questions about Cheek (Cheekbone).

What is Cheek Filler?

Cheek filler is a widely used medical aesthetic treatment to reduce the signs and effects of aging and to provide a youthful and aesthetic appearance to the individual. Volume losses in the cheek area cause a tired and aged facial expression. This situation stems from the melting of subcutaneous fat and tissues over time.

Cheek filler is performed by injecting specially prepared dermal filler material into targeted points at targeted dosages. While this filler restores the volume lost by the cheek areas, it fills fine lines, supports subcutaneous tissues, and ensures the smoothing of the skin surface.

Cheek filler is also quite popular among young people as an anti-aging application. With cheek filler, early precautions can be taken against sagging and tissue loss in the skin, and a young and fresh skin appearance is preserved.

Cheek filler is performed by injecting dermal filler materials into the cheek area. Especially hyaluronic acid, with its water-holding capacity, provides fullness, volume, and moisture to the area where it is applied. With cheek filler, the person's facial features also take on a more prominent appearance. Facial aesthetics are supported.

In cheek filler procedures, the area is numbed with topical anesthetic creams effective in local anesthesia. While determining injection points and dosage, the person's facial anatomy, needs, and expectations must also be correctly analyzed.

Why is Cheek (Cheekbone) Filler Done?

Besides obtaining a fuller cheek appearance, Cheek (Cheekbone) filler can also provide the correction of many problems in the facial area. With Cheek (Cheekbone) filler;

• By eliminating sagging and hollows in the cheeks, a fuller and tighter appearance is obtained,
• Rejuvenation of the face is ensured,
• Moisture and radiance are provided to the skin,
• Asymmetries in the face are corrected,
• Nasolabial folds can be opened,
• By carrying the face upwards with a lifting effect, an inverted triangle appearance can be achieved on the face.

To Whom is Cheek Filler Applied?

Cheek filler can be used;

• In individuals who show volume loss, hollows, wrinkles, and sagging along with aging in the cheek area,
• In individuals whose cheekbones are not prominent,
• For the purpose of creating symmetry in people whose faces are asymmetrical.

How is Cheekbone (Cheek) Filler Done?

The most accurate component to be used in filler procedures is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid affects the formation of a younger and healthier skin appearance by triggering collagen, which is also found in body tissue.

Before cheek filler, the area to be filled is numbed by applying anesthetic cream. Thus, the patient is prevented from feeling pain during the procedure. After the treatment area is disinfected, the filling process, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes, begins. The doctor performing the procedure injects hyaluronic acid into the previously determined areas. With the filler procedure, the area experiencing volume loss gains a healthier appearance. The filler also lifts the cheeks upwards by creating a lifting effect. After the filler procedure, both the hollows and wrinkles in the cheek area are eliminated and the cheekbone area becomes more attractive and full. The patient can continue their life from where they left off after the procedure.

What Should Be Considered Before Cheek Filler?

• Good research should be done for the specialist who will perform the filler,
• The dose of the filler and other procedures to be performed along with the filler should be determined,
• Regularly used medications should be stated to the doctor, and the use of medications such as blood thinners, muscle relaxants, and antibiotics should be discontinued within the doctor's knowledge,
• Cheek filler and dental treatments should not be performed simultaneously. Because there is a risk of dental infections affecting the filler.

What Should Be Considered After Cheek Filler?

• Makeup should not be applied for the first 24 hours,
• One should not sleep face down on the first day,
• Facial massage should be avoided for the first 1 week,
• Plenty of water should be consumed for two weeks,
• Daily life can be returned to immediately after the procedure. However, situations that will damage the face or cause impact should be avoided,
• Blood-thinning medications should be used under doctor control,
• A vertical position should be maintained for the first 2 hours after the application,
• Skin care applications should not be performed for the first week,
• Public areas such as pools should be avoided against possible infections,
• High-factor sunscreen should be used to protect from the destructive effects of sun rays.

How Long is the Permanence of Cheek (Cheekbone) Filler?

The hyaluronic acid used in filler procedures is absorbed by the body after a while and its effect disappears. Therefore, it is not permanent. Its effect varies between 9-18 months depending on the person. Whether the person consumes cigarettes or alcohol, their lifestyle, and various environmental factors affect this period. If fillers are performed regularly, permanence also begins to increase.

How Long Do Cheek Filler Procedures Take?

Before cheek filler, the area to be filled is numbed by applying anesthetic cream. After waiting 15-20 minutes, the injection phase, which takes approximately 20 minutes, begins. Filler procedures are comfortable and simple procedures where the result is seen immediately. It is possible to see the desired fullness in the cheeks after the procedure is finished. The effect of this fullness continues between 9-18 months depending on the individuals.

What are the Side Effects of Cheek Filler Procedure?

Although cheek filler is a simple procedure, it must be performed by experienced doctors since it is a medical procedure. Redness and swellings can be seen in the treatment area after cheek filler. In such cases, there is no need to panic. Because these bruises and swellings disappear within a few days.

Cheek Filler Prices

The prices of cheek filler vary according to the type and amount of filler to be used in the application. Low-priced applications may mean poor quality filler. For this reason, it is beneficial to research the center, the doctor who will perform the application, the brand, and the quality of the filler when having a filler done. To get up-to-date and clear information regarding cheek filler prices, you can contact Medical Aesthetic Physician Dr. Lida Çiteli, who serves her patients in Istanbul.

Provinces Where We Provide Cheek Filler Service

Medical Aesthetic Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli provides cheek filler services in her Istanbul-based clinic to her patients coming from surrounding provinces of Turkey and from different geographies of the world within the scope of health tourism.

With Which Techniques is Cheek Filler Done?

In cheek filler procedures, the injection is performed using fine needles or a cannula. Today, blunt-tipped cannulas may be preferred to prevent any damage to vessels or nerves. The use of the cannula technique reduces the risk of seeing edema or bruising in the area and helps the filler material to be distributed homogeneously.

What are the Filler Materials Used in Cheek Filler?

While hyaluronic acid-based filler materials are generally used in cheek filler, calcium hydroxyapatite or polycaprolactone-based filler materials may also be preferred. Your doctor decides which filler material to use by analyzing your skin's needs and expectations.

Which Aesthetic Procedures Can Be Combined with Cheek Filler?

Cheek filler can generally be applied in combination with different medical aesthetic treatment methods according to the needs of the individual. To ensure a balanced and holistic facial aesthetic;

• Jawline jaw filler
• Nasolabial filler
• Botox injection
• Cheek filler can be combined with applications such as under-eye light filler.

How Many Sessions of Cheek (Cheekbone)Filler are Performed?

Cheek (Cheekbone) filler is a procedure that can most often be completed in a single session. On the other hand, a multi-step treatment may be applied in some patients for a natural and controlled skin appearance. In such cases, a planning of two or three sessions can be applied.

When are Results Obtained After Cheek Filler?

Volume increase is observed immediately after the procedure. On the other hand, one or two weeks may be needed for the filler material to fully harmonize with the skin, for the filler to settle, and for the edema to pass so that definitive results can be seen.

Does Cheek Filler Look Natural?

Cheek filler is a safe procedure and gives quite natural results when performed with the right technique, in the right dosages, by a specialist physician under clinical conditions. Injecting excessive amounts of filler leads to a facial appearance that is artificial and far from naturalness. Therefore, planning before treatment is at least as important as the procedure itself.

To Whom is Cheek Filler Not Done?

• To mothers during pregnancy and the breastfeeding process
• To those who have an active infection on their skin
• To people with immune problems
• Cheek filler is not applied to patients experiencing bleeding disorders.