Cheek Augmentation using Fillers: Techniques, Considerations, and Expert Advice
Cheek augmentation using fillers has become a widely sought after cosmetic procedure in recent times. The process involves injecting fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, into the cheek area to improve its contour and add volume. This can enhance the natural beauty of a person's face and make it appear youthful.
Before undergoing cheek augmentation, assess your patient’s medical history, current health status, and facial structure. You need determine the most suitable approach and type of filler for the individual's needs and desired outcomes.
Filler Choice
For first time patients, we usually recommend using HA fillers, because they can be dissolved and are more precise in placement for newbies. As you progress, you can use Sculptra, Radiesse, Bellafill, Renuva and other longer lasting and more permanent fillers.
Where to Inject Cheek Fillers
The most common area is the “upside down triangle” on a patient’s malar area. Technically, this area is a little below the lower eyelid and lower orbital rim, around the area and lateral to the nasolabial fold, and medial to the zygomatic arch. The most aesthetic results blend in filler placement at the zygomatic arch and nasolabial fold as well.
Injecting the zygomatic arch, which is the bony ridge on the cheekbone, is also a crucial aspect of cheek augmentation. This technique adds definition and volume to the cheekbone area, giving the face a more sculpted appearance.
Injecting the zygomatic arch requires a high level of precision and expertise. Also, we feel that a little goes a long way - it is more important to augment the malar area and nasolabial fold area more than the zygomatic arch in most patients.
Common Techniques
Two of the most common techniques used in cheek augmentation are submalar augmentation and malar augmentation. The submalar augmentation involves injecting the filler just below the cheekbone to add volume and lift the cheek, while the malar augmentation involves injecting the filler directly into the cheekbone area to provide definition and volume.
Patient Expectations
As a nurse injector, you should tell your patients that some swelling, bruising, and discomfort may occur after the procedure. By learning the fundamentals, you should be able to give your patients realistic expectations. You should also be able to tell your patients how much filler they need. It’s common for most patients to need 2 syringes or more for a more aesthetic look, depending on how deflated their cheeks look.
Bruising and swelling can occur, but thanks to some “padding” of the soft tissue over the malar area, this seems to occur less than other areas of the face.
In conclusion, cheek augmentation using fillers is a cosmetic procedure that can enhance a person's natural beauty and make them look more youthful. Assessing the patient, selecting the right type of filler and technique, and choosing the right educational course are all keys to your future success.
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