Can filler make my cheeks look chiseled or will I look heavier?

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I would like filler to accent my cheekbones and help 'lift' my lower face I am afraid this will only make my face appear heavier instead of 'model' or chiseled'. Can I achieve the result I want without adding the appearance of fat or full face. Thank you

Andrew P. Trussler, MD · Answer

Volumetric fillers like Voluma and Perlane are designed to be injected in the cheek area to help augment and shape this area. They are thicker hyaluronic acid gel fillers likened to Restylane and Juvederm, but are longer lasting and designed to be injected deeper in the face. With proper placement they can elevate the cheek bone appearance. Biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse can be injected in this area to help naturally stimulate collagen production in the areas of injection.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Ensure you have a consult with an expert injector in order to receive the desired look and discuss realistic outcomes. When injected correctly you can get great results from filler to the cheeks. Best of Luck.

Tracy Mountford, MBBS · Answer

It is possible in the hands of an expert cosmetic doctor, that dermal fillers can be placed in strategic ‘lift’ points of the face. These will support and beautify the face rather than over-volumising. For example, the more sophisticated way we now treat nasolabial lines is to place filler high up, across the cheek bone (deep in the skin) to add lift. It then softens the nose-to-mouth lines in a more pleasing way.
To avoid looking overfilled or heavy in the cheek area I would consult an expert to assess your face and who will show you what the likely cosmetic outcome would be. I would always recommend FDA-cleared biodegradable fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane – these are made up of clear hyaluronic acid gels which closely mimic the natural hyaluronic acid in our skin. Hope this helps.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

One of the main requests from my patients is restoring lost volume in the mid face area and accenting the cheekbones.  This lift can be quickly accomplished through Voluma injections.  Voluma gives you an immediate "lift" to the cheeks and can give you a "model" look.  Sculptra is often used for this same purpose but it is a gradual way of producing collagen in this mid face area and gives beautiful long lasting and natural results.  For the best cosmetic results please consult a board certified dermatologist with experience with these types of facial injections.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Some fillers most notably volume can help restore the volume in the cheek area and help produce a natural and beautiful look. This is a more advanced injection technique and requires a master physician injector to perform the treatment properly and safely.

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Can filler make my cheeks look chiseled or will I look heavier?

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