In an earlier article, we elaborated upon how effective dermal fillers are for tear trough treatment (Read our article on Dermal Fillers For Tear Trough Treatment).
In today’s article, we will help to educate you further on various tips and tricks to keep in mind post-cheek fillers treatment.
About cheek fillers
Cheek fillers are biodegradable, biocompatible, and 100% natural injectables that raise the volume of the area above and around the cheekbones. This provides the illusion of a more defined bone structure. By injecting volume under the skin layer, cheek fillers can also restore volume, smoothen lines, soften creases, and enhance the overall facial contour.
Reducing the overall appearance of such age lines and wrinkles can also be done by augmenting the soft facial tissues with the help of cheek fillers, stimulating the body’s natural collagen production over time. This helps to restore the overall youthful, rejuvenated appearance.
The most commonly used cheek fillers are made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid (Teosyal, Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, etc.). They are temporary and reversible. With advancements in medical science and technology, some fillers can last for around twelve months.
Cheek fillers procedure
Like any other aesthetic procedure, the cheek filler injection procedure should be performed only by certified aesthetic practitioners who are trained individuals skilled to perform procedures with adequate knowledge about this treatment procedure and have sound skin anatomy knowledge. This is crucial because these fillers can cause allergic reactions and infections when injected into the wrong plane. Other risks of improper injection technique are swelling and lumpiness, and even severe side effects such as the death of skin cells and nerve damage.
The treatment area and also the surrounding skin is cleaned properly with antiseptics. A topical anaesthetic, ice, or local anaesthetic is applied to reduce potential discomfort. An ink ‘tattoo grid’ is used to mark the area of treatment that would be helpful to guide the delivery of injections; this is later removed with an alcohol-soaked swab after the completion of the whole medical procedure.
The choice of the injection technique depends on the location of the treatment area, the filler substance, the needle’s size, and the injector’s experience. Many practitioners also prefer to use blunt cannulae instead of sharp needles to minimise the risk of damage to nerves and blood vessels.
During the cosmetic procedure, tiny amounts of cheek filler are injected just under the skin intermittently throughout the treatment area. Multiple injections are given based on the doctor’s assessment of the area that needs to be treated.
To ensure proper filler distribution and avoid any bumps and irregularities, the area of treatment is gently massaged. This treatment usually lasts up to 12-15 months, during which scheduled follow-up sessions are advised to assess the clinical result.
Cheek fillers aftercare
Note that cheek filler treatment often tends to cause swelling, mild redness, and bruising, which generally takes around 1–2 weeks to go away completely. Depending on the individual needs, additional post-care treatment instructions are given to the patient by the aesthetic practitioner. These may include-
- Patients can apply ice or cold compress to the treated area(s) as required for any burning or irritation associated with the cheek filler treatment.
- Patients are advised to avoid heated places as much as possible during recovery. This is because prolonged exposure to heat tends to increase blood pressure significantly.
- Patients are advised to rest adequately and not engage in strenuous exercise for at least 2-3 days after treatment because it may aggravate the inflammation and cause the skin to become extremely inflamed.
- To ensure more effective results, the aesthetic practitioner recommends keeping the head elevated for at least a week. Sleeping with two pillows at night for head elevation tends to help bring down the swelling.
- Patients are advised not to apply any cosmetic products such as any kind of makeup, tweeze, pick, rub, exfoliate, wax, use a depilatory or schedule a facial or cosmetic procedure such as facial massage and facials on a treated area(s) for at least a few weeks to reduce the risk of redness or swelling.
About IIWAM training in cheek filler treatments
It is prudent that all Aesthetic practitioners undergo proper training in Aesthetic Medicine. The practitioner must balance between benefits & risks of the Aesthetic procedure and steps to mitigate complications if it occurs. At IIWAM, we call it understanding the procedure, the product, and the patient, and our trainers pay utmost attention to teaching the following subjects of skin rejuvenation with cheek fillers under our best Online Botox and Filler Training courses.
- What is the skin anatomy?
- What are the principles of the cheek fillers injection procedure?
- Which cheek filler would work best for the skin rejuvenation treatment procedure?
- What are cheek filler injection complications?
- How to avoid cheek fillers injection complications?
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About IIWAM Aesthetic Education
At IIWAM, we provide an International Aesthetic Certification program and also Advanced Online Aesthetic Courses for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Aestheticians, and Spa Owners in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.
Our Institute is based in Malaysia and has international students from the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and other parts of Asia. With our insignia of “Be Certified, Be Recognized”, we develop knowledgeable, skilled, and confident aesthetic practitioners of international repute. Our Aesthetic training focuses on teaching the principles of Aesthetic procedures before venturing into Aesthetic clinical skills. IIWAM training Programs are a combination of Onsite Training, LIVE Online Webinars, and Online Learning. IIWAM is the first Institute in the World to have its Programs assured by City & Guilds of London and certified by European International University. IIWAM is also a registered CPD Training provider with CPD Standards Office in the UK and by CPD Malaysian Medical Association.
Onboard is our Assoc. Prof Dr. Morthy, the lead trainer, medical director of the International Institute of Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine (IIWAM), formerly known as Aesthetic Academy Asia (http://www.iiwam.ac/).
In the Aesthetic part of our Institute, we provide Advanced Aesthetic Medical Procedures that are Safe, Effective, and Affordable, offering a wide range of specialized treatment for All Your Aesthetic Needs.