Cheek Augmentation in Huntington Beach, CA

Injectable cheek augmentation as we perform it in our friendly office is a luxurious facial contouring treatment. We beautifully enhance the cheeks using appropriate Juvederm or Restylane fillers, Sculptra, or your own fat cells.

Juvederm and Restylane are families of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that the body makes and uses in areas like the joints and the skin. In dermal filler form, hyaluronic acid is inserted into a target location, such as the cheeks, to invite water molecules to fill the area. As water is drawn in, the molecules become temporarily trapped by hyaluronic acid particles, resulting in many months of accentuated facial contours.

Sculptra is referred to as a dermal filler, but it acts primarily as a collagen-stimulator. The injectable drug was initially approved by the FDA to correct HIV-related facial atrophy. Now, Sculptra is a common cosmetic treatment used to correct age-related atrophy in the temples, cheeks, and more.

Fat cells are liquid gold in the hands of an experienced physician. Dr. Miller performs the multi-step fat transfer treatment in our comfortable office using appropriate anesthetics as needed. The fat transfer process obtains fat cells from an area of the body, isolates pure fat, and uses the living cells to augment another area. Facial rejuvenation using fat transfer is advantageous for those seeking the most enduring results.

The cheeks are central to youthful facial contours. Whether you have naturally flat cheeks or the curves across your mid-face have flattened over time, you can benefit from the precision use of dermal fillers. The products that have been developed specifically for the correction of mid-face volume loss offer a safe alternative to cheek implants, with specific advantages. The first is that there is no downtime required after cheek enhancement using dermal fillers. You may develop slight bruising or swelling, but these temporary side effects are easily disguised with makeup. Dermal filler injections provide localized volume increase that defines the cheeks without the risk of displacement and with a much lower risk of infection than cheek implants.

Dermal fillers are often used in adults who have a hollow, sunken appearance or who wish to enhance the height and definition of their cheekbones. Adults of all ages can be treated with dermal fillers provided that they do not have an active infection in the treatment area. Injectable treatments are also not approved for women who are pregnant or nursing. In choosing Orange County Cosmetic Surgery for your injectable cheek augmentation treatment, you put your goals in the hands of a physician with substantial depth of knowledge of facial anatomy and mastery of dermal filler products. Before your dermal filler treatment, Dr. Miller will perform a full consultation and examination of your skin and facial structure. His evaluation can determine the precise areas in which dermal filler injections would be most effective. In addition to direct cheek injections, treatment may involve the insertion of dermal fillers into the temples, tear troughs, jawline, or other areas that play into the overall shape of your face.

Dermal fillers have been routinely used for many years. All new products undergo demanding clinical testing prior to gaining FDA approval. In our years of cosmetic use, dermal fillers typically incur mild side effects that may include redness, swelling, and bruising. Some people feel minor soreness, tenderness, or itchiness in the treatment area. Because injections break the skin, there is a small chance of infection. While dermal filler treatment is conservative and temporary, it is necessary to receive injections from a board-certified provider. This greatly reduces the risk of overfilling or accidental injection into a blood vessel. Dr. Miller performs dermal filler injections often and has tremendous skill that translates into beautiful, natural-looking results with minimal risk.

Our injectable cheek augmentation service is not typically painful for most patients. Dr. Miller’s top priority is patient safety and comfort which is why we keep our cheek augmentation injections minimally invasive and quick. Most filler procedures can take as little as 15 to 30 minutes to complete. While patients may experience a slight sting or prick from the insertion, this pain typically does not last, and any soreness or tenderness post-treatment should subside in a couple of hours or within the next few days.

Each dermal filler is designed to offer distinct advantages. During your consultation, Dr. Miller draws on his training and clinical experience to craft a specific treatment plan just for you. This includes the careful selection of the right dermal filler. For cheek augmentation, more robust products are ideal because they achieve greater volume increase and lifting in the mid-face, which tends to droop with age. Your treatment may be developed by observing an imaginary line that starts at the outer corner of your mouth and runs to your ear. The filler may be applied using a layering technique that augments the lateral contour as well as the transitional area from the upper cheek to the lower eyelid. If you have nasolabial folds, the filler may also be injected beneath them. While cheek augmentation is very specific, it occurs in relationship with the broader facial structure to achieve ideal symmetry. The entire process may take approximately 30 minutes.

Although cheek augmentation injectables are a safe, FDA-approved treatment that can restore fullness to the cheeks, just like any other type of dermal filler treatment, it does come with a few risks. These risks include:

• Bleeding
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Infection at the injection site
• Soreness or tenderness
• Redness
• Asymmetry
• Allergic reactions
• Filler migration
• Unnatural-looking bumps on the face that may look like acne
• Puffiness in the face

With the proper technique and precision, many of these issues can easily be avoided, especially as Dr. Miller makes it a top priority to ensure accuracy and patient satisfaction during each procedure. The most common side effects of cheek augmentation fillers which are redness, tenderness, and puffiness will typically disappear within a few hours to a couple of days from your treatment.

A top benefit of cheek augmentation is achieving facial proportions. Many patients interested in cheek augmentation come in looking for more balanced facial features, higher cheekbones, fullness, and an overall more plump, radiant look. Our cheek augmentation fillers can achieve all these concerns at once! In addition, many patients who are happy with their results often report an increase in self-confidence, overall happiness, and acceptance of self-image.

Our treatment provides cheek filler results that can last anywhere from six months to up to two years. Depending on your facial aesthetic goals, the number of treatments and how often you need them vary from patient to patient, however, the results are often long-lasting. By trusting our highly trained team with the new look of your face, maintaining your desired look will be easier than ever.

Yes. Most facial filler treatments can be combined with others, especially if you are someone who is looking for a full transformation of your face. Fillers are made to enhance the appearance of what you already have, and applying facial fillers in addition to your cheek augmentation can help achieve this goal. During your consultation with Dr. Miller, your aesthetic goals and candidacy will be discussed, and it can be determined before any treatment begins whether or not combining treatments in addition to your cheek augmentation will benefit your facial features.

After your dermal filler treatment, you may resume most of your normal activities right away. The doctor may advise you to avoid strenuous activity and excessive heat for a day or two. Doing so allows swelling and redness to subside without aggravation.