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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed June 15th 2023

Cheek Fillers

Dermal cheek filler treatment increases the volume of the skin above and around your cheekbones. This gives the appearance of a higher and more distinct bone structure.

High cheekbones are often associated with beauty and celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Naomi Campbell and Kiera Knightly. These are some of the most requested cheekbone inspirations across our clinics. Our experts will discuss the best treatment option for you based on your anatomy and the desired outcome.

Why have dermal fillers in the cheek?

To look younger: fat loss in the cheek can make you look gaunt and older
To restore cheek volume: weight loss can cause this or having a naturally slim face
High cheek bone definition: to improve definition of the face and facial balance
To lift the jaw line: creating a more youthful look
To lift the mid face: to improve a sunken look caused by age or weight loss

Our expert medical team can help address any facial changes you are after. Cheek dermal filler treatment is highly successful and many leave wondering why they had not done it sooner.

At The Private Clinic, all of our injectable treatments are carried out by cosmetic doctors, nurses or surgeon prescribers, who have undergone extensive training to qualify in prescribing and performing Dermal Filler injections.

The minimum legal age for a cosmetic filler is 18 years old. We do not provide treatments to anyone under 18 years old at The Private Clinic and we may ask for ID at the time of your appointment.

We only use the highest quality brands of temporary fillers such as Teoxane® and Juvederm®. We source from reputable manufacturers including Galderma and Allergan which are renowned for their superior standards. To speak to our medical experts about cheek filler click here.

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Cheek Fillers at a glance

Procedure Time
30 mins

downtime
24 – 48 hours

Final Results
2 weeks

No. of treatments
Patient dependant

Results last
4 – 13 months

Why have cheek filler at The Private Clinic?

We help to restore lost volume and define the cheek contour
It is a non-surgical and effective treatment
It is performed by our highly experienced trained nurses, doctors and surgeons
We specialise in natural looking results
We take the time to understand what you want so you leave our clinic delighted with the dermal filler result

Dermal Filler can also be used in the under the eyes, lips, nose to mouth lines, mouth to chin lines, chin, nose, smile lines and hands. To find out more about Dermal filler click here.

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Take a look at our Before and After photos showing the results from dermal cheek filler.

Dermal Filler

What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

The Procedure
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The Procedure

Cheek Filler Treatment

When you attend clinic for your cheek filler treatment, some patients decide to have numbing cream applied to the area being treated before their treatment. If this is the case your practitioner will allow 5-10 minutes for the effects of this to work. Once ready, your injectable nurse, doctor or surgeon may mark up your face and then begin to inject dermal filler.

Dermal cheek filler can be placed at 3 sites within the cheek area which includes the temple, zygomatic malar and sub malar region. These areas run from the outer corner of your eyes down to your mid cheek. Dermal cheek filler is usually placed above the cheek bone to achieve more definition or into the soft tissue / fat pads within the cheek to increase the volume and help to lift the cheek.

Additional filler may be used across the cheek to help volumise the area and enhance the contour of the cheek

Dermal Cheek Filler is suitable for improving;

Flat Cheeks
Volume loss in the cheeks
Cheek contour
Sagging cheeks
Hollow or Sunken Cheeks
Nasolabial Folds
Lifting the jaw line
Fine lines and wrinkles

Chin Filler is an advanced Dermal Filler technique and as such should only be carried out by highly experienced medical practitioners.

Aftercare

After your Cheek Filler Treatment

Results from dermal cheek filler are often immediate but swelling, redness and bruising may appear shortly after treatment and last for 1-3 days. The final result from treatment is best seen 2-3 weeks post-procedure when the filler has had time to settle and the swelling will be gone. In order to maintain your results from dermal cheek filler, you will need to plan for additional top up treatments.

If you would like to come and see us for a consultation to discuss your options click here.

There is not much downtime associated with dermal cheek filler injections and most patients are back to work and their usual activities the day after treatment.

We do advise that sleep on your back for the first 2-3 nights post treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise for 4-6 hours, avoid touching your face for 6 hours including applying make-up, minimise your sun exposure and protect yourself with SPF.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do cheek fillers work?

Once the dermal filler has been injected into the area, cheek fillers work by taking the place of the missing fat, filling out the fine lines and smoothing the skins surface.

Is cheek filler painful?

Dermal cheek filler treatment at The Private Clinic is designed to be comfortable.

You can have topical anaesthetic applied to the area if you are feeling concerned about the pain.

During treatment, our experienced staff members will be checking with you to ensure that you are not in pain at any point of the treatment.

The dermal fillers we use, Teoxane® and Juvederm®, have a built-in anaesthetic that will also enhance your comfort.

You may feel a little discomfort but many patients leave feeling little or no pain at all during their cheek filler treatment.

What happens if I stop having cheek filler?

Your cheeks will return to their original appearance before you started dermal filler treatment. To maintain your cheek filler results you will need to come back for additional treatment. Your medical expert will be able to advise when to come back for treatment.

How long do fillers last in the cheeks?

The amount of time that dermal cheek filler lasts for will vary between patients. It usually depends on the type of filler used and your own metabolism. Typically results from cheek filler will last for 6-9 months but some patients find their results lasting for 12-18. Your injectable specialist will be able to advise you on the type of filler being used and the time it is expected to last for.

Will my cheeks look fake after filler?

Previously, dermal filler treatments were associated with those who had had very dramatic and obvious results. Here at The Private Clinic we pride ourselves on offering patients effective and natural looking results to help restore a youthful and refreshed appearance.

To find out more about dermal cheek fillers click here to make a consultation.

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Cheek Fillers are Available in these Clinics

London Harley Street

Birmingham

Northampton

Patient Stories

Outstanding care, patient satisfaction and results mean everything to The Private Clinic Team

Read about our patients’ experiences to see what you can expect from our award-winning procedures.

Cheek, Smiling Lines and Chin Fillers – Maggie

Liquid Facelift – Fiona

Jawline/Undereye Fillers – Luke

Why Choose The Private Clinic

Expert medical practitioners with years of experience.
State of the art medical facilities, all registered by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
Our innovative treatment choice means you will be offered the most advanced minimally invasive treatment options.
When it comes to non-surgical treatments we always strive to give you little to no downtime, so you can get back to enjoying life.

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Meet our Medical Experts

Cheek filler enhancement is an advanced dermal filler technique and should only be performed by an experienced specialist. At The Private Clinic, you will only be treated by a registered and experienced nurse, doctor or surgeons who have undergone extensive training. We only offer tried and tested, fully approved medical products produced by worldwide, renowned manufacturers, such as Allergan.