Juviderm injected in the high cheekbone, will it lift up the face?

Thank you for the questions. This is a common scenario and warrants some detailed explanation. Injectable fillers can be used to change the volume of certain facial structures, thereby affecting the overall contour of the face.  Nothing is actually lifted, in the true sense. In the case of the cheeks, the volume that is added helps to fill out any loose or sagging skin in the midface, and draws the eye toward the natural bony highlights next to the eyes.  In my practice, I frequently use Radiesse for this. However, Voluma (made by the same people who make Juvederm), is a newer and, in some ways, preferable option.  This filler is placed similarly, along the bony below the skin and muscles of the face.  The advantage is that it is a bit more pliable and, in the event that you change your mind, can be dissolved with an enzyme.  The duration of effect is similar to Radiesse.

Hi there this is probably one of my most common and satisfying treatments at the clinic. Cheek augmentation alongside miface volumisation in general using the appropriate techniques can significantly take weight out of the ageing features of the lower face such as NL folds / marionettes / and jowels. This also helps create lovely natural looking cheek bone curves and improve facial contours...Great question! Please do check in with an experienced practitioner for consultation as its important that you are also a good candidate for the procedure. Hope this helps!Best wishes,Dr Rupert

This is actually a very good question. One hears about 8 point face lifts or liquid face lifts using fillers. In practice it is possible to achieve some lift but placing enough product on the cheek bones which will act like a ‘tent pole’ and moderately lift the soft tissue structures beneath it. The problem with this approach is that unless you have very delicate features, near perfect bone structure and excellent skin consistency,  it doesnt really work. Instead you can end looking, in my opinion, much too full around the cheek bone area. A good injector knows that by carefully placing a correct amount of filler in various points around the cheeks, temporal areas, in front of the ears going down to the angle of the jaw, around the mouth and chin you can achieve wonderful natural rejuvenation. Interestingly if you then actually measure the elevation of the soft tissues this would only be very minimal but the face does look lifted and fresher! Now days I tend to use fillers almost exclusively below the skin ( apart from the lips). Im more interested in restoring lost volume created by changes in the facial fat and facial skeleton.

Voluma made by Juvederm is a fantastic product for cheeks and nasolabial folds. Enhancing cheeks can assist to lift the areas mentioned, although those areas may need treatment as well. It is hard to make an accurate judgement without a photo. An in person consult is best. It's important to find an injector you are comfortable with, someone who will discuss treatment options. Hope this helps.

If you're considering injectable cheek augmentation, Voluma is the best available option. This product has largely replaced Radiesse as it is easily moldable, looks natural and can be reversed if needed (this is rare). Voluma can definitely fill and lift the cheek and tends to improve the nasolabial fold and tear trough area. If you're looking for improvement in the lower face (jowl area, neck, marionette lines) I think you will certainly be disappointed. That is alot of real estate for a relatively small amount of cheek filler to lift and reposition. However, most people are very satisfied with results in the cheek, undereye and nasolabial fold.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon