Is cheek filler hard at first?

Author: Monserrat Leannon  |  Last update: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

This can be alarming for patients since most want their fillers to feel soft. Cheek fillers are one that can be somewhat firm, but not hard. Patients often ask before or after their injections, “Will cheek filler soften?” The answer is almost always yes.

How long does cheek filler stay hard?

The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won't see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.

Is it normal for filler to feel hard at first?

If it is your first time getting an injectable treatment, you may have many questions about the aftercare and healing process. Lip filler may cause the treatment area to feel swollen, hard, or lumpy at first, but this is all part of the healing process, and the fillers will soften and settle over time.

How should cheek filler feel?

The treated area will feel different after your injections. It will likely seem fuller than usual due to the presence of the filler and post-treatment swelling. Some tenderness is also to be expected, particularly when the cheeks and temples have been injected. These sensations usually subside within a few weeks.

Are cheek fillers swollen at first?

After receiving dermal fillers, the cheeks may appear red and swollen which is normal and expected. To reduce swelling at home, you can apply ice to help reduce any mild discomfort. If you also experience bruising, using arnica products can help relieve this.

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Do cheek fillers look better over time?

The Results Improve Over Time

Because these injections stimulate your body's production of collagen and elastin, the final results of treatment won't be seen for several weeks. Even as the hyaluronic acid is processed by your body, healthy collagen and elastin grow at a more significant rate.

How long do cheek fillers take to settle?

That said, these injectable treatments take some time to integrate into your tissues, and it's normal for your dermal filler to take up to two weeks to fully settle into your face.

Why does my cheek filler feel hard?

Dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid gel. When injected, the filler can feel firm or harden. This can be alarming for patients since most want their fillers to feel soft. Cheek fillers are one that can be somewhat firm, but not hard.

Should facial filler feel hard?

Hard and tender lumps suggest that your body might have reacted to the filler. A mild allergic reaction can be sorted out quickly and easily by a prescription of steroids, which our aesthetic medical professional can provide you with.

Can you always feel cheek fillers?

Answer: Feeling Voluma on the cheeks

It is very normal to feel fillers under the skin. I often tell my patients not to mold/massage fillers that they can feel and that it should continue to soften with each week that passes.

Why do fillers feel hard?

Answer: Juvederm Hardness

As Juvederm is placed under the skin with a needle to plump up the wrinkles and with doing so it can draw fluid into the injected areas. The hardness feeling you are describing may be totally normal and seen a few days after you have the Juvederm done.

Is it hard to smile after cheek filler?

Answer: Skin Fillers Cheek Chin Swelling

Hello - Swelling post dermal filler injection does occur and usually peaks at 24-48 hours. This may affect your smile. The good news is swelling typically is fully resolved by one week and your smile should be back to normal.

What to expect after getting cheek fillers?

These include redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection sites. Discomfort or tenderness lasts only a few days and can generally be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen. Hypersensitivity and numbness are also common for the first few days after treatment.

What does too much cheek filler look like?

When you have had too much filler, then you may appear to have a bulging forehead, an overly pointy and sharp chin, and overly protruding cheekbones. Furthermore, the filler can stretch and weigh down your skin over time, which is known as filler fatigue.

How do you know if cheek filler has gone wrong?

Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to cheek fillers include prolonged swelling, pain, and discomfort. It may also cause itchiness and, in very rare cases, anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the severe allergic reaction to medication or food that leads to shock, skin rashes, and low pulse rate.

How do you know if your cheek fillers are bad?

When to Seek Medical Attention
  1. unusual pain.
  2. vision changes.
  3. a white appearance of skin near the injection areas.
  4. signs of stroke (sudden difficulty speaking, numbness or weakness in face and body areas, face drooping, severe headaches, dizziness, or confusion) shortly after the procedure.

Can cheek filler 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.

Is filler hard or soft?

Dermal fillers are soft, gel-like substances that are injected under the skin.

Can fillers cause a hard lump?

Clumping of a filler causes lumps and bumps that usually have to be surgically removed. Permanent fillers cause permanent side effects.

Should I massage my cheek filler?

Although extremely rare, dermal fillers are able to migrate within the skin if consistent and adequate pressure is applied to them. For this reason, we advise patients not to get a facial, massage (on the treated skin), or microdermabrasion for the first two weeks following their filler injections.

Will cheek filler lift my cheeks?

Cheek Filler is an injectable treatment that aims to restore lost volume to the area surrounding the cheekbone. The treatment can also lift the cheeks, giving a more contoured look to the face.

How long is your face swollen after cheek filler?

Swelling subsides, typically, within a few days. It's most apparent 24 to 72 hours after treatment before starting to subside gradually. Very occasionally, swelling can last from several days to four weeks.

Do cheek fillers move around?

While it is possible for fillers to migrate, this side effect is extremely rare and can be avoided by choosing a qualified injector. Though filler migration is very uncommon, its likelihood increases when fillers are performed by an inexperienced or underqualified injector.

What not to do after cheek fillers?

Things to avoid:
  • Do not expose the area to intense heat (eg solarium or sauna)
  • Avoid pressure on the treated areas for the first few nights (i.e. sleep on back of possible)
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
  • Do not use AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy or oil based make-up for 24 hours.

Can you laugh after cheek fillers?

Thank you for your question. Laughing should not affect the result of the filler treatment on your laugh lines.

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