How often should I touch up cheek filler?

Author: Estevan Cormier  |  Last update: Saturday, February 25, 2023

Scheduling touch-up treatments every 4 to 12 months ensures that you maintain your results. Fillers such as RADIESSE® and Sculptra® treat more severe volume loss in areas such as the cheeks; they last 18 to 24 months, so maintenance treatments are needed less often.

How long should you wait between cheek fillers?

Dermal fillers are great for anyone looking to restore the smooth and youthful shape of their face. Although some last for two years, others need to be repeated every 4-6 months for best effects. If you're having several areas of the face treated, you might have to visit us more often.

How do you know if you need more cheek filler?

Previously plump areas look deflated

If your pout isn't looking particularly plump anymore, there's a good chance your lip filler has faded. Similarly, if your cheeks do not appear as lifted, it could be time for another appointment. Again—photos could be a useful starting point.

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.

How often do you need to redo fillers?

Dermal Fillers

Restylane and Juvederm products typically last a bit longer than Botox: about four to six months. Other fillers, such as Perlane, are thicker and can last six to nine months. Radiesse can last nine months to two years.

This method of getting facial filler will make you look older NOT younger (AVOID at all costs!)

Do you need to keep getting fillers Once you start?

If you love the look of your fillers, you'll have to keep going back for more. After about six months, the hyaluronic acid fillers are naturally broken down by the body. So, you have to get touchups once or twice a year to maintain the look.

Do fillers require maintenance?

Fillers are versatile treatments that can not only temporarily smooth away lines and wrinkles, but also restore lost facial volume and plump and reshape the lips. That said, injectable treatments like dermal fillers are temporary and will gradually fade away, requiring occasional maintenance treatments.

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.

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.

Why does my cheek filler not last?

Why Are Filler Results Temporary? Dermal fillers are created using naturally occurring enzymes, such as hyaluronic acid. For this reason, they are metabolized by your body over time. The speed of your metabolism will greatly affect how long your treatment results last.

How do I make my cheek fillers last longer?

Ways To Make Botox And Filler Results Last Longer
  1. Stay Hydrated. Hydration not only keeps wrinkles at bay, but helps maintain your injections. ...
  2. Practice Good Skin Care. ...
  3. Avoid UV Exposure. ...
  4. Eat Right. ...
  5. Take Extra Zinc. ...
  6. Stay Stress-Free.

What's the longest-lasting cheek filler?

Many plastic surgeons say that Juvederm and Restylane are the most durable and longest-lasting fillers available. Both contain hyaluronic acid and are good for smoothing wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid carries 1,000 times its weight in water and makes the skin look young, supple, and soft.

What cheek filler lasts the longest?

Juvederm and Restylane are currently the longest-lasting and most durable dermal fillers on the market. Juvederm and Restylane are families of hyaluronic acid fillers with numerous possible formulations. Each collection has numerous products catering to different cosmetic needs.

Can I get more cheek filler after 2 weeks?

Answer: Adding more

Yes. You can definitely add more voluma following a prior injection. This is done quite frequently. In our practice we ask that patients wait two weeks prior to injection; however, if there is no evidence of bruising or excess swelling the injections can be done sooner.

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.

How long did your cheek filler last?

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.

Does cheek filler change smile?

“Proper placement of mid-face and lower face filler should not significantly affect the smile,” he shares. With that said, “if an overly firm filler is used or if the region is overfilled, an unnatural appearance can result as the lips push against stiff surrounding tissues,” he adds.

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.

Do cheek fillers lift jawline?

Dermal fillers can be used to restore mid-face (cheek) volume and sculpt the jawline, in order to reduce the appearance of sagging jowls. The procedure is not painful, does not require any significant down-time and is excellent at lifting and sculpting the skin, where volume needs to be replaced.

Can cheek filler help under eyes?

Dermal fillers can help offset this loss of facial volume in a non-invasive fashion that replenishes youthfulness and vitality. The filler will be injected into the hollows that occur midway between the lower lids and the cheeks, improving the appearance of the tear troughs as well as undereye bags.

Will 1ml cheek filler make a difference?

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.

What is the best filler 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.

Does filler ever fully go away?

While the filler itself doesn't stay in your system, its effects last a lifetime. Hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, is non-permanent. Composed of a sugar molecule which is also produced naturally in the body, it generally dissolves and is excreted by the body in six to nine months.

What happens if you dont maintain 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 many units of filler do you need for cheeks?

What Are the Specifications by Facial Area? 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.

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