Will eye filler increase cheek size?

Question

Hi I’m 32 and I naturally have bigger/full cheeks especially when I smile but I have sunken eyes. If I have filler under my eyes will this also make my cheeks look even bigger?

William Groff, DO · Answer

Filling out your tear troughs with a thin hyaluronic acid (HA) filler such as Volbella won’t affect your cheeks at all. The filler is localized and will simply lift the skin under your eyes for a smoother, more youthful look. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert at rejuvenating the eyes with Volbella, Restylane Silk, or another thin filler.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

No, tear trough filler doesn't usually increase cheek size. Under eye hollows can be permanently corrected with surgery or temporarily camouflaged with fillers (Restylane, Belotero, Volbella).
Surgery would require a fat-repositioning lower lid blepharoplasty. In this surgical procedure, fat from the eye area is moved into the tear trough depression filling the actual depression. 
I hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, well-placed filler should not increase cheek size. These fillers (Belotero, Volbella, Restylane Silk) are good for improving under the eyes, but keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement. Fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP can improve under the eyes. My patients try to get non surgical treatments to avoid surgery. We use PRP and stem cells there often. I suggest consulting with an expert to develop a treatment plan best suited for your short and long term goals. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Although I would not recommend Voluma for an undereye filler, proper placement of a thinner HA like Belotero, Volbella, or Refyne should help improve your hollowing without adding to your cheek.  Hope this helps.

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

If the filler is appropriately placed, it will not increase cheek size. Please get evaluated by an experienced physician with an eye for beauty because not all sunken eyes look good with fillers. Actually at times fillers can make your eyes look worse.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It's hard to comment on your specific case without seeing a photo or evaluating you in person. Properly placed undereye filler should add volume to an already full cheek. However, it may make your appears more sunken in  and that is something that would need to be assessed prior to any treatment.

Glow Med Spa - Encino · Answer

Hello!
If the filler is placed correctly on the orbital bone there should not be an increase in cheek size. Too, the key is choosing the right product for under the eye. A softer product like Volbella or Restylane Refyne should be placed there. Heavy duty fillers like Voluma are placed in the cheeks and should not be injected under the eyes.
Best of Luck!
Glow Med Spa Encino

Will eye filler increase cheek size?

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