How Cheek Fillers Solve Volume Loss

As we age, we lose the subcutaneous “scaffolding” along our cheekbones and under our eyes that normally supports the skin of the lower face. As we lose these structures, our skin “slumps,” leaving hollows under the eyes and creating folds around the nose and mouth—that’s where dermal fillers and injectables like Sculptra come into play.

Cheek Fillers Overview

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The solution: cheek fillers in Denver

In the picture on the left, you can see a woman in her 20s. The structures along her cheekbones are full and high, which makes her look young. Now, look at the picture on the right. You can see her structural tissue sliding off her cheekbone and getting thinner, leaving hollows under her eyes, creating lines around her nose and mouth, and causing sagging along her jawline.

While the loss of volume and structure across the cheekbone is inevitable, you can combat it by replacing it with our cheek fillers in Denver, lifting the skin back into place to create a more lifted and youthful appearance. Fillers can create a more defined cheekbone, fill in hollows under the eyes (also called the “tear trough”), or lift the skin to reduce the presence of folds around the nose and mouth.

What are dermal fillers, and what do they treat?

Dermal fillers are injectable substances often made from hyaluronic acid. They’re designed to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. By replenishing lost volume and stimulating collagen production, fillers can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and rejuvenate aging skin. They work by filling in areas where volume has been lost due to aging, sun exposure, or other factors, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

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Cheek fillers treat:

  • Wrinkles, furrows, and depressions around the nose and mouth
  • Undereye bags and hollows
  • Sagging and hollow cheeks
  • Lost midface volume

How do cheek fillers work?

Cheek fillers in Denver, typically comprised of hyaluronic acid, work by replenishing lost volume in the cheeks. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin, attracts and retains moisture, providing hydration and volume. When injected into the cheeks, fillers augment the underlying tissue, lifting and smoothing the skin’s surface.

Additionally, the presence of fillers stimulates collagen production, further enhancing skin elasticity and firmness. The result is a more lifted, sculpted appearance with improved facial contours.

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Advantages of cheek fillers:

  • Non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation
  • Quick and minimally invasive procedure
  • Immediate results with minimal downtime
  • Customizable treatment tailored to individual needs
  • Reversible effects — can be dissolved with hyaluronidase
  • Long-lasting effects, typically lasting between 9 to 18 months
  • Enhances facial contours and restores youthful volume

Which is the right cheek filler for me?

There are two considerations when choosing a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. The more “cross-linked” (a medical term that describes how tightly the filler sticks together) a filler is, the longer it lasts and the more support it can give your skin. The more rigid a filler is, however, the more it will be visible under the skin. As such, you have the following cheek filler options:

  • Firmer fillers like JUVÉDERM Voluma® and Restylane Lyft® to sculpt a cheekbone or a chin
  • Medium fillers like Juvederm® or Versa® for fine lines and wrinkles
  • Softer fillers like Restylane® Kysse® and JUVÉDERM Volbella® for tear troughs

What is the recovery time after cheek fillers?

After injections with cheek fillers in Denver, you may experience mild side effects like bruising, redness, or swelling, which typically subside within a few days. About one-third of patients may develop small bruises at the injection site. However, cheek fillers involve little to no downtime, allowing you to resume daily activities immediately, provided you avoid vigorous exercise for a day post-treatment and refrain from major social events for about 72 hours.

How soon will I see the results? How long do the results last?

You’ll notice immediate results after your cheek filler treatment, with visible improvements in facial contours and volume. These results last between nine to 18 months, depending on the type of filler used and individual factors such as metabolism and lifestyle. While most patients achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing after one treatment, additional touch-ups may be desired to maintain the look over time.

FAQ

  • Which type of fillers do you offer at RESTOR?
  • How do fillers differ from Botox?
  • What should be done before a filler treatment?
  • What should I do immediately after my treatments?
  • Are filler injections painful?
  • How long does treatment usually take?
  • Will I be able to feel bumps under my skin?
  • Once you get the filler, do you have to get it forever?
  • When you get injected with filler, will it be totally obvious?
  • I heard there are permanent fillers. Why isn't everyone using them?

Which type of fillers do you offer at RESTOR?

At RESTOR, we only use hyaluronic acid fillers — such as Juvederm®, Restylane®, Voluma®, and Vobella® — because they can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Therefore, in the rare instance that a patient has lumpiness, asymmetry, or any other outcome that they are not totally happy with, the filler can be dissolved.

How do fillers differ from Botox?

Fillers act by “filling in”—or supporting—wrinkles or creases in your face. It works best in the lower face, where lines tend to be caused by loss of volume under the surface of your skin—especially the lines around your mouth and nose. In contrast, Botox® works by relaxing muscles in your face that pull your skin into creases or furrows. It works best on the upper face, where the muscles of your forehead cause lines between your brows and across your forehead. For best results, both are used together.

What should be done before a filler treatment?

Avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen before your appointment for your cheek fillers in Denver, as these are both blood thinners that can increase bleeding or bruising at the injection site.

What should I do immediately after my treatments?

Refrain from vigorous exercise until the following day. Other than that, you can return to your normal activities. Avoid pressure on the injected areas for about two weeks. Fillers remain moldable for 1-2 weeks, and pressure can deform them. The most common culprits are the face cradle on massage tables, tight ski goggles, and swim goggles. Normal activities like washing your face or putting on make-up do not have enough force to mold your filler.

Are filler injections painful?

Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. Most fillers have lidocaine (a painkiller) mixed in with the gel, which reduces the discomfort soon after the injection. You may choose to numb the treatment area with topical numbing cream or ice to reduce discomfort—especially around the lips, which are very sensitive. You will be a little sore the day you get your injections, but that resolves in 24 hours or so.

How long does treatment usually take?

The injection process for your cheek fillers in Denver takes only 15 to 30 minutes. If you choose to have topical numbing, we recommend allotting an additional 30 to 60 minutes for the numbing medications to take effect.

Will I be able to feel bumps under my skin?

You will be able to feel the filler under your skin for a couple of weeks, and these bumps can sometimes be seen as well. However, they are not permanent.

As with the springs inside a mattress, the thicker and harder the support system is, the more you can feel the springs when you lie down on it. This is also true of fillers. When an injectable filler is placed under the skin—especially if it is placed in an area where the skin is very thin or if it is placed very close to the surface—you will be able to feel it when you press on the area with your fingers. If it is placed well, it should feel like a smooth, rubbery “pad” under the skin, giving support to the skin that was beginning to wrinkle.

These bumps will even out over time as the filler dissolves. Fillers remain moldable for about a week after they are placed, so if there is a bump that does not go away on its own, it can be “massaged” out with fingers or a Q-tip in a 15-minute follow-up appointment.

Once you get the filler, do you have to get it forever?

You may like how your filler looks, but your face itself cannot physically get addicted to cheek fillers in Denver. Hyaluronic acid fillers are intentionally made to be temporary (lasting between six months and two years, depending on what’s used and where it’s injected) and are gradually dissolved by the body, leaving nothing behind but new, healthy collagen growth. However – as with most things that make us look younger, most patients make regular appointments to keep looking their best.

When you get injected with filler, will it be totally obvious?

The only fillers that you notice are those that are overdone or misplaced – trust me when I say that you have seen a lot more people with filler than you think you have! Many of the people you think overdid a filler actually have surgical implants. Getting an ‘overblown’ look with fillers is actually difficult because of the sheer amount of material it takes to get that look. Our expert injectors take care to ensure your cheek fillers in Denver are precisely done for natural results.

I heard there are permanent fillers. Why isn't everyone using them?

The most important thing to understand with fillers of any kind is that despite having injections, your face will still continue to age. Aging is a dynamic process that involves a gradual loss of bone and soft tissue across several areas of the face. As the tissue that supports our skin becomes thinner and slides down our faces under the influence of gravity, fillers placed in the cheeks and lips that look good when we are 50 will not look appropriate when we are 60. Permanent filler in the face leads to a face with unnatural proportions that are too big and in the wrong position as aging continues. One of the benefits of hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm is that they can be continually adjusted to meet the changing needs of your face.

WHY CHOOSE RESTOR FOR CHEEK FILLERS IN DENVER

As a practice owned and operated by women, we understand the unique challenges that our patients frequently face. Our team is highly trained in aesthetic services such as cheek fillers in Denver, and supervised by our founder, Dr. Flora Waples, MD. We are committed to offering our patients the most advanced cheek filler techniques available, bringing you the confidence you need to live life on your own terms.

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For over a decade, RESTOR has made aging optional for our patients, and we’re excited to expand to a market near you in the coming months. Through personalized treatment plans and our membership programs, RESTOR is here to help you look and feel your best.

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