1)Once I start fillers, am I stuck for life - will my cheeks look worst than before if I suddenly stop them? 2)Which filler works best on men? 3)Do fillers look completely natural - will anyone be able to tell? 4)Is cheeks a risky area for fillers? 5)Is it possible to do bit at a time (so 1ml now, then another 1ml in a month - incase I hate 1st results)? 6)I would like the filler to make me look <25 (I don't have wrinkles).. is this a realistic aim? 7)How to find good surgeon in my area?
July 24, 2019
Answer: Lots of questions concerning fillers for cheek augmentation.
I have used various implants and fillers to shape the cheeks for well over 20 years both in men and women. Since you're asking about fillers, for cheek augmentation, I'll concentrate on answering that for you. Here's what you should know about using fillers for cheek augmentation IMHO:
Creating the propers shaped cheek using fillers requires the proper aesthetic judgement...ie knowing where and how much filler to use.
Creating the proper shaped cheek requires experience using the right filler to accomplish the job as not all fillers are the same and do the same thing.
If you do not follow steps 1 and 2 above then yes, you may wind up with cheeks and a face, that look odd, mishapen or over-done.
Permanent fillers should not be used, to shape the face (cheek, chin and jaw line). Fillers are meant to be placed within the fatty layer of the face. This fatty layer sags with age and moves towards the nose creating the nasolabial folds. Permanent fillers, lasting longer than 3 years IMHO, will not stay over the cheek but will sag and shift creating larger, fuller nasolabial folds.
I prefer using Perlane or Radiesse to shape the cheeks.
Both of the fillers, mentioned above work quite well and are associated with minimal bruising, swelling and down time with Radiesse greater than Perlane in that regard. Radiesse is a bit more lumpy and swollen than Perlane but lasts sevral months longer.
Perlane lasts about 9 months and Radiesse 12 months but both will eventually dissolve allowing your cheek to go back to the way it was before the fillers, without consequence.
Should you like the cheek augmentation but tire of having filler injections repeated, you may consider cheek implants for a permanent effect.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Lots of questions concerning fillers for cheek augmentation.
I have used various implants and fillers to shape the cheeks for well over 20 years both in men and women. Since you're asking about fillers, for cheek augmentation, I'll concentrate on answering that for you. Here's what you should know about using fillers for cheek augmentation IMHO:
Creating the propers shaped cheek using fillers requires the proper aesthetic judgement...ie knowing where and how much filler to use.
Creating the proper shaped cheek requires experience using the right filler to accomplish the job as not all fillers are the same and do the same thing.
If you do not follow steps 1 and 2 above then yes, you may wind up with cheeks and a face, that look odd, mishapen or over-done.
Permanent fillers should not be used, to shape the face (cheek, chin and jaw line). Fillers are meant to be placed within the fatty layer of the face. This fatty layer sags with age and moves towards the nose creating the nasolabial folds. Permanent fillers, lasting longer than 3 years IMHO, will not stay over the cheek but will sag and shift creating larger, fuller nasolabial folds.
I prefer using Perlane or Radiesse to shape the cheeks.
Both of the fillers, mentioned above work quite well and are associated with minimal bruising, swelling and down time with Radiesse greater than Perlane in that regard. Radiesse is a bit more lumpy and swollen than Perlane but lasts sevral months longer.
Perlane lasts about 9 months and Radiesse 12 months but both will eventually dissolve allowing your cheek to go back to the way it was before the fillers, without consequence.
Should you like the cheek augmentation but tire of having filler injections repeated, you may consider cheek implants for a permanent effect.
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