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Cheek filler
The mid-face loses volume with age, which can leave the cheeks looking flatter and the lower face heavier. Cheek filler restores support and definition, with a subtle lifting effect.
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Is it for me?
What it can help with
- Flat or hollow cheeks
- Loss of cheekbone definition
- A tired-looking mid-face
- Asymmetry between the two sides
- Nose-to-mouth lines, by restoring support above them
At a glance
What to expect
- Appointment
- Around 45 minutes
- Results
- Visible straight away, settling over two weeks
- Lasts
- Usually 12 to 18 months
- Downtime
- Mild swelling or tenderness for a few days
- Price
- From £360 per 1ml
About the treatment
How it works
The cheeks give the mid-face its shape and support the skin below them. As volume is lost with age, the cheeks flatten, the area under the eyes can look hollow and the folds between nose and mouth deepen.
Cheek filler places a firmer hyaluronic acid gel deep on the cheekbone to restore that support. Treating the cheeks often softens lines lower down the face as well, which is why we frequently recommend starting here rather than filling the lines themselves.
Your appointment
What happens, step by step
Consultation
We talk through your concerns and medical history, examine the area and explain your options, the cost and the risks. You can take time to think it over.
Preparation
On the day we confirm your consent, take photographs for your record, and cleanse the skin.
Treatment
After numbing, filler is placed deep on the cheekbone with a needle or cannula at a few carefully chosen points on each side.
Afterwards
You leave with written aftercare advice and our number. We check how you have settled at a review if one is needed.
Before
Preparing for your appointment
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment
- Tell us about any medication or supplements you take, including blood thinners. Do not stop prescribed medication without speaking to your GP
- Let us know if you are unwell, have a skin infection or a cold sore in the area, as we may need to rebook
- Tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as treatment is not carried out during this time
- Come with clean skin and no make-up on the area if you can
After
Looking after yourself afterwards
- Avoid touching or rubbing the area, and leave make-up off for the rest of the day
- Skip strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas and steam rooms for 24 to 48 hours
- Sleep with your head slightly raised on the first night if you have swelling
- Use a cool compress for swelling, and expect any bruising to fade over a few days
- Avoid facials, facial massage and dental work for two weeks
- Call us straight away if you have increasing pain, pale or mottled skin, or any change in vision
- Try to sleep on your back for the first two nights
Questions
Frequently asked
What are dermal fillers made of?
The fillers we use for this treatment are based on hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and holds water.
How long does it last?
Cheek filler usually lasts longer than filler elsewhere, typically 12 to 18 months.
Does it hurt?
Most people describe it as uncomfortable rather than painful. We apply numbing cream beforehand, and most fillers also contain a local anaesthetic.
What are the side effects?
Redness, swelling and bruising at the injection sites are common and usually settle within a few days. Rarer, more serious risks exist with any filler treatment, and we explain them fully at your consultation before you decide.
Can filler be dissolved?
Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if needed.
Why M.D Aesthetics
What you can expect from us
A proper consultation
Free, unhurried and with no obligation. We would rather you left informed than booked.
Honest advice
If a treatment is not right for you, or a different one would serve you better, we will say so.
Clear prices
You know the cost before you commit, and our starting prices are published.
Aftercare
Written advice after every treatment, and someone to call if you have a question.
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Book a free 30-minute consultation to find out whether cheek filler is right for you.