Is use of cannula recommended for Restylane or Restylane Lyft for cheeks? Which product is better for use on cheeks?

Restylane Lyft and Restylane Contour both work great on the cheeks. Using a cannula is provider dependent. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for sharing you questions. The exact technique of using a needle or cannula does not matter as much as choosing an experienced injector who achieves great results. The one location where I find a needle is best to place fillers is the tear troughs (under the eyes). The needle gets the product exactly where it needs to go. Seek the advice of an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for this procedure. There is no single product that works best for all patients. It should be individualized based on the needs of each person. After consultation with an expert injector, you should better understand what your particular needs are. Good luck!

The use of cannulas for injection will vary by injector and by product selection.  It is most important that you choose an experienced injector with whom you feel comfortable.  Before and after photos of the injector's work should be available for you to review.  Restylane Lyft is a great tool to add volume and improve contour in the cheek area.

Thank you for your question. A cannula is used in some treatment areas because it can reduce bruising from the injections. However, many providers use a needle in the cheeks because the filler needs to be placed much deeper - to the bone in most cases. The needle can make it easier to place the dermal filler in the right location. 
The method used depends on the provider. It is more important to choose your provider based on their board certification and level of experience, rather than the technique used. An experienced doctor will be able to produce very good results with minimal risk using a needle or a micro-cannula. 

I do recommend the use of a cannula in the cheek and train all my providers to more safely and accurately correct the cheeks with a cannula. Cannular delivery of dermal fillers is safer, less traumatic and leads to a more desirable result with less down time, in the right hands. As to which product to use in the cheeks; I recommend Lyft because it has a higher G prime and can generate more projection and correction than Restylane classic but again, every case should be carefully assessed by a well-trained provider.