Does ArteFill Work for Cheek Augmentation?

Artefill is not approved by the FDA for cheek implants, and should not be routinely advocated for that purpose. Cheek augmentation requires a relatively large volume to achieve an effect. Depending on the position of the augmentation, it may be above the zygomatic (cheek) bone or the midfacial muscles of expression. The poly methyl methacrylate beads contained in Artefill get into tissues. They do not stay exactly where you place them. Large volumes of synthetic substances injected... more

Trials of this product were done around a decade ago in the US. One of the doctors who was very experienced in using this was a good friend of mine so there are many patients in my area with this product in place. It is basically a microbead-like form of the same cement material used to anchor in a prosthetic hip or artificial knee joint. If it becomes infected later, which it can, and if it forms draining granulomas, which it can, there is an extremely difficult problem to treat. This... more

Yes, we use Artefill quite often in our practice for adding volume to nasolabial folds, chin and cheekbones.  The real safety and results is tied to the doctor who is injecting the product.  This goes with any technique or service.  Artefill usually proves great success with our patients.

Yes, Artefill is an appropriate filler to use for cheek augmentation. I have found that almost all of the dermafillers may be used for this application when placed correctly. In my practice, we most frequently use Radiesse for the cheeks, Perlane for around the eyes, and Juvederm for the nose, lips, and cheeks. Artefill will perform well for cheek augmentation because in this location it may be placed deep enough under the skin to give a pleasing aesthetic change and not be... more

Done correctly, you can attain natural-looking, long-lasting cheek augmentation with Artefill.