Will eye filler increase cheek size?

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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.

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