How many syringes do I need for cheeks?

Author: Eliezer Fisher  |  Last update: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Cheeks: Cheeks are very versatile and also the most challenging region of your face to treat. For each treatment, you'll need 10 to 15 filler syringes. Injecting too much filler might result in undesirable side effects, including a “duck-billed” appearance.

Is 2 syringes of cheek filler too much?

Depending on the injection site and amount of dermal filler, most HA fillers last from 6 – 12 months on average. Regardless of which dermal filler you use, two or three syringes are almost always recommended in order to achieve the most gorgeous outcomes.

Is one syringe enough for cheeks?

In the vast majority of cases, multiple syringes of filler will be needed to optimally enhance a person's face. Areas like the lips may only require 1ml of dermal filler to achieve the desired outcome. Other areas, like the cheek, may require anywhere from 1-4 syringes for a noticeable enhancement.

How much cheek filler is usually needed?

Cheek filler

They are ideal for replacing volume loss, enhancing cheek volume, and can improve the appearance of the lower eyelid by volumising the upper cheek area. We recommend using as little as 1ml per session for an enhanced appearance.

How many syringes of Juvederm do you need for cheeks?

Juvéderm for Sunken Cheeks? To help restore lost volume in the cheeks, so you have a fuller, more youthful look, you're likely to need one syringe per cheek.

How our faces age: What can one syringe of filler do?

Will half a syringe of Juvederm make a difference in cheeks?

A 1ml syringe is usually recommended to start with when patients come in for a treatment. A half syringe of filler can make difference and is a great place to start for some individuals who are nervous or want a very subtle change.

Do cheek fillers lift your face?

Do they lift like a facelift? Never. However, they do provide a bit of a lift or give the illusion of lifting. Cheek fillers also provide volume to the face.

Is 1ml cheek filler noticeable?

Treating with 1ml at a time is certainly appropriate for some areas, such as volumising lips or having smaller tweakments into other areas of the face. Sometimes, however, more than 1ml may be required – in the cheeks, for example – as 1ml may not make a discernible difference.

Is 1ml enough for cheeks?

Most patients want to keep the appearance very subtle and natural, whilst some younger patients want a more volumous look. We generally use half a ml for a very subtle change, 1ml for a average fullness that will never look overdone.

How much does 1 mL of cheek filler cost?

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, one syringe of hyaluronic acid filler costs on average around $682. Polylactic acid. Filler options that last longer, like polylactic acid, cost more. They come in around $915 a syringe.

How many syringes do I need for a full face filler?

So based on this fact, most patients will need 1 syringe of filler per decade of age to restore their once youthful and plump appearance. Again, those numbers would be 3 syringes for a 30 year old, 4 syringes for a 40 year old, 5 syringes for 50 year (you see where we are going with this) for a full facial correction.

How long does 1ml of cheek filler last?

For cheeks, typically clients require 2-6ml for cheeks or 1ml for a 'top up'. The cheeks are a large surface area and so require more volume to see a significant change. How long does cheek filler last? Dermal filler the cheeks lasts around 9 months to a year on average according to manufacturers.

Is cheek filler high risk?

Cheek filler is a low-risk procedure, but complications may include: Bleeding. Bruising. Bumps that look like acne.

Can you mess up cheek filler?

In recent years, however, there have been many media stories of dermal fillers gone wrong. Filler complications such as necrosis, infection, filler migration, lumps and unnatural results are all possible.

How much is 2 ml of cheek filler?

While 2ml of voluma (enough for a cheek enhancement) would be typically 600. Typical side effects maybe bruising swelling like any other injection. These will be discussed in your consultation appointment. Most importantly I would choose an experienced reputable practitioner who can demonstrate their credentials.

Which filler is best for cheeks?

Best Fillers For My Cheeks
  • Juvéderm. Made from hyaluronic acid, Juvéderm is designed to add both volume and hydration. ...
  • Juvéderm Voluma. This is the first FDA-approved injectable gel that will instantly add volume to the cheek area. ...
  • Restylane. Among the most commonly used dermal fillers is Restylane. ...
  • Radiesse. ...
  • Sculptra.

How deep do you inject cheek filler?

Upper and lower lip filler injections should be less than 3 mm deep and within vermillion-cutaneous border or the dry vermillion. Commissure injections proceed in the superficial subcutaneous plane within a thumb breadth of the angle of the mouth.

Do cheek fillers sag over time?

Dermal filler will not cause the skin to stretch and sag, once the filler naturally breaks down. The only case where this would happen is if the face were to be grossly overfilled with extreme amounts of dermal fillers, which is something we most certainly do not do at Cityskin.

Do cheek fillers look uneven at first?

It is not uncommon to experience a small degree of asymmetry immediately post-treatment due to the potential for swelling and bruising. Juvederm can take up to 4 weeks to integrate, so it is best to wait and review in 2-4 weeks with your Injector at which point you will have a better idea of the final result.

What happens when you stop getting cheek fillers?

The effects of the fillers will wear off after months or years, but the treated area is likely to return to its original state. The benefits of both Botox and fillers will be gone and you'll notice that those lines and volume loss will come back.

How painful are cheek fillers?

Once the fillers are injected into your cheeks, you will feel some Pressure But Definitely No Penetrating Pain. After the injection phase, your doctor will give you some cooling gel to dispel the immediate swelling. Dealing with pain varies as some people have a higher pain threshold than others.

Do cheek fillers age you?

The use of fillers in the face to achieve a liquid facelift or to increase the size of your cheek bones will leave some damage behind to your face and in the young patient under the age of 35 it will make you look older.

How do you prepare for cheek fillers?

2 Days Prior to Injections
  1. Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinol, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, or any “anti-aging” products.
  2. Avoid waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or using hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
  3. Do start taking Arnica two days prior to the procedure.

How long does Juvederm last in cheeks?

In general, the results of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA cheek filler are typically visible for around a year. However, patients sometimes find that the results are visible for up to two years once they start getting maintenance treatments.

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