Injection of dermal filler into the cheek area (zygoma, midface) to restore lost volume, lift the face, improve contour, and reduce the appearance of under-eye hollows.
Patients with flattened midface, volume loss with ageing, moderate early facial sagging, or those seeking enhanced cheekbone definition for aesthetic reasons.
A high G’ (firm) hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite filler is used for structural support. Results typically last 12–18 months, sometimes longer.
Minimal — possible mild swelling or bruising for 1–2 days. Most patients resume normal activity the next day.
Bruising, swelling, asymmetry, lumpiness, and rarely vascular occlusion or skin necrosis — making specialist treatment by a qualified plastic surgeon essential.
To a degree — restoring cheek volume does offer a mild lifting effect on the midface and nasolabial folds. It cannot replace a surgical cheek-lift if sagging is advanced.
Minimal — topical anaesthetic and/or product with lidocaine is applied for comfort.
Results are visible immediately, though some swelling may mask the final outcome. Full settling occurs within 1–2 weeks.
Can cheek filler be dissolved if I don’t like it?
Filler is non-surgical, reversible, and offers a more subtle enhancement. Implants are permanent surgical prostheses for more significant structural augmentation.