The field of aesthetic enhancement is ever-growing with innovative ways to help you achieve the look you desire. Cheek fillers are one of the best ways to restore fullness and improve facial contours. At Forever Young Aesthetics, we do not change your natural features, we enhance them.
Why Cheek Fillers Are Popular: Benefits
Natural-looking cheek fillers (Evolysse, Juvederm, Restylane, and RHA) are getting increasingly common, with people looking to achieve a youthful appearance, enhance contours, and provide long-lasting results.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of cheek fillers:
- Restored Volume: Our cheeks bear the most signs of aging, and as time goes on, they lose their volume and can appear hollow or sunken. These fillers add a vibrant plumpness and fullness to the cheek that will rejuvenate your appearance.
- Define Facial Feature: Strategically placed cheek filler treatment can sculpt your face and define its features.
- Balanced Proportions: These fillers provide harmony throughout the face. By adding a subtle change, it improves the overall balance of your facial structure in a quick and convenient manner.
- Long-Lasting Results: The results of this treatment last from many months to a year, giving a long-lasting effect.
Who Can Benefit from Cheek Fillers
This treatment is suitable for men and women of all ages. Be it older adults who want to soften the shadow or sagging areas, or younger ones who want to define their features, this treatment offers versatile solutions that can be customized to your needs.
Process of Getting Cheek Fillers: Pre-Treatment Care, Process, and Post-Treatment Care
The process of getting cheek augmentation is mostly stress-free with the right esthetician. This procedure adds volume to your cheeks, which takes a day or two to fully show up to its full potential. Let’s look at what you can expect before, during, and after the treatment and how you should prepare/care for yourself.
Pre-Treatment Care
This is the time you discuss your goals with your doctor, settle on the filler, and start medication avoidance (if applicable).
1. 1 week prior to treatment
Avoid NSAIDs such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen during this time (7 days prior, ideally). If you take any vitamins that have components like fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, garlic, ginger, or turmeric, it would be best to avoid them during this time.
2. 24 Hours Before Treatment Plan
You should avoid alcohol intake to reduce bruising. Blood thinners, intense skin care, or certain foods (high-sodium, high-sugar, and spicy foods) should also be avoided to reduce the risk of swelling and bruising.
3. Day of the Treatment Plan
Remember to have a snack and liquids before your treatment to reduce the risks of fainting. Don’t plan any activities that involve exercise, sauna, or hot yoga 24 hours after your treatment.
Arrive with a clean face and skin. Avoid placing any makeup or lotions on your face. These steps will reduce the risk of infection.
Dos
Here are a few good practices before getting this kind of aesthetic treatment:
- You should plan to sleep face up with your face elevated in anticipation of swelling.
- Stock up on Acetaminophen/Tylenol (500 mg) if you feel tenderness or discomfort after the treatment.
- Have a gentle (preferably unscented) cleanser at hand to wash your face at night.
- Have a cool compress or ice pack available to help with swelling.
Don’ts
Some of the things that you should absolutely avoid as much as possible are:
- Avoid touching the area receiving treatment for the first 6 hours.
- Plan a facial or a massage around that area for some time.
- Do heavy activities that can increase your heart rate.
- Plan to consume an excess amount of alcohol or salt.
During the Procedure
On the day of the treatment, the provider will clean your skin gently and identify the injection points. An anesthetic will be utilized to reduce your pain during the procedure, which will be either a topical or a local injection.
Once the anesthetics have taken effect, a fine needle or cannula will be utilized to perform your treatment.
Post-Treatment Care
Although this is a low-risk and non-invasive process, to get the best results, you need to have a proper aftercare plan.
First 24 Hours or the Next Day: Dos and Don’ts
For the first 24 hours, you need to follow certain advice to make sure you get a flawless result after a few weeks.
Dos
- Bring out the cool compress or ice to help with swelling and pain.
Don’ts
- Do not apply any cosmetics to the skin for 24 hours.
- After the procedure, avoid being in the sun. If it is unavoidable, wear sunblock that has SPF 30 or more.
For the First 48 Hours
You may notice some transient side effects at this point. However, they usually go down with time and proper care.
- Avoid planning any strenuous activities.
- Avoid plans that involve intense heat.
For the First Week
Following your provider’s advice will maximize the benefit of your treatment and minimize any discomfort.
Dos
- If you still have swelling, plan to continue sleeping in a face-up and head-elevated position.
Don’ts
- Do not go to any important events due to the potential for bruising and swelling still being there.
- Don’t plan to take NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories.
- Don’t plan to take herbal supplements that have a blood-thinning effect.
- Do not apply cosmetics or skincare that can irritate the skin.
Results of Cheek Augmentation Procedure
This procedure aims to give you a smoother facial contour, more defined cheekbones, and a more youthful appearance. Your tissue begins to incorporate some results immediately, and they continue to improve over the course of the first month. Hyaluronic acid fillers show immediate results.
Immediate and Visible Results
- Increased volume and fullness
- Smoother appearance
- Defined cheekbones.
Long-term Results
- Natural facial balancing.
- Confidence boost.
Here are some before-and-after pictures from Forever Young Aesthetics that illustrate our work:
Why Choose Forever Young Aesthetics?
Choosing the right aesthetic provider is half the battle when you want to opt for fillers in your cheeks. People look for skilled professionals who would give natural-looking and lasting results.
At Forever Young Aesthetics, we provide seasoned industry professionals who sit with you to customize the treatment plans according to your needs and subtly add volume to cheeks.
Conclusion
Forever Young Aesthetics provides subtle and natural enhancement with top-tier craftsmanship. Our clear and fair pricing alongside a welcoming environment makes the entire experience stress-free. From the day you walk in for consultation to follow-up visits, we are with you every step of the way.
Say hello to sculpted cheeks. Book a consultation with us for a stunning glow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheek Fillers:
Q1. Does cheek contouring hurt?
A1. You might feel some pain and discomfort due to the needle. However, Forever Young Aesthetics uses numbing agents so the pain and discomfort are minimal.
Q2. How long do cheek fillers last?
A2. These fillers are long-lasting, and their effect lasts for 1-3 years.
Q3. Can you immediately return to daily activities after a cheek filler procedure?
A3. Yes, except for intense exercise or heat exposure, you need to wait for 48 hours.