Is one syringe enough for cheek volume?

Voluma has been my go-to filler for mid -facial and cheek volumization in virtually all my patients. We use a supra-periosteal injection technique and are seeing long-term volumization in our patients. I would start with one syringe split 50/50 along each cheek and mid-facial zone.

There are many options for volume and this can get improved with fillers and/or fat.  Cheek volume often takes more than one syringe of any product.  But this is determined in a formal consultation. A significant change in your facial shape would be if you did neck liposuction as this would contour and define your jawline.  Kybella is also an alternative. Best, Dr. Emer.

I do think that one syringe of filler is enough for you. I think that Defyne is an excellent choice for you. Juvéderm is not the right choice for the cheeks because it doesn't have much lift ability - G'. Other options are Lyft, Restylane, Voluma. I always use cannulas for this correction and it should give minimal bruising this way.

At your age and face type, I would suggest starting with 1 syringe of filler (so 1/2 syringe per cheek bone) which is likely enough. Let it settle in for 2 weeks, and at that point you can decide whether you want more. Your dermatologist will choose which filler is best for you based on a few criteria.

Based on the pictures you've posted, I believe you will need treatment of tear trough deformity as well as enhancing cheek volume. Tear trough can be treated with a syringe of HA, such as Juvederm (0.8 cc) but I believe for cheek volume, Radiesse is a better option and it provides more volume. You can start with one (1.5 cc) syringe of Radiesse but will likely need 2 syringes.

Thank you for sending your photos.  You have beautiful youthful skin with very little sun damage.  So you have a lovely face.  Fillers can be used however to enhance beauty, subtly, especially at your age.  Over use of fillers at a young age can actually make you appear older.  All that being said, I think that you would look even more attractive with a small amount of filler artistically and anatomically correctly placed in the cheeks.  I would suggest starting with one syringe only.  Make sure that you like it before you start changing your face too much.  See an expert and don't discount your face. All the best, Alexis Parker MD

Hi sarah1800,If it's your first time to get fillers, being told that you'll need more than one seems or even a combination of two fillers seems too much. Your doctor will probably start with 1 syringe of Voluma, Restylane Lyft or Versa. Expect some swelling to resolve in two weeks and around a month after the initial injection, schedule your treatment follow-up for full correction.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D. 

 Hi, based upon the attached photos your cheeks are very flat anteriorly and the chin is weak.  Overall this makes the face oval shaped.  Women look the most attractive with a heart shaped face. Heart shaped faces have cheeks that are full and round anteriorly (in the front). Cheek augmentation with a dermal filler (I prefer Perlane now called Restylane Lyft) or with cheek implants for a permanent enhancement will create full, round cheeks anteriorly thereby feminizing the entire face.  IMHO, it would take two syringes of Perlane to add the appropriate anterior (in the front) volume to both cheeks.  Be very careful not to have Voluma or any other filler added to the outside of the cheeks as this broadens the face which is not a feminizing trait.   Chin augmentation, with a dermal filler (I prefer Perlane) or chin implants for a permanent enhancement will add volume to the cheek providing harmony and balance to the lower face.