What You Need to Know About Juvederm Cheek Fillers

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are the most recommended and commonly used facial filler substances to eliminate signs of skin aging. There are many kinds of hyaluronic acid-based facial fillers that can be used depending on the treatment plan set by an aesthetic provider.

So why should you choose Juvederm for cheek filler treatments? Juvederm fillers are FDA-approved facial filler injections for facial wrinkle removal, cheek augmentation, and contour enhancement. Generally, Juvederm fillers are recommended for patients who are in good health and wish to soften static wrinkles caused by aging, sun damage, or other factors.

What to Know About Juvederm Voluma Cheek Fillers

Juvederm is a kind of hyaluronic acid filler treatment injection that makes the skin plumper and more volumized. When this HA filler formulation is injected into the facial tissue, the gel-like hyaluronic acid facilitates the binding of the water molecules into the skin cells to hydrate it and retain moisture.

With skin fillers like Juvederm or Restylane Lyft and Restylane Refyne injections, hyaluronic acid is restored that has been lost or diminished due to factors like aging, stress, or other lifestyle factors. As a result of Juvederm dermal fillers, new hyaluronic acid is produced, which keeps the skin looking fresh and healthy.

Juvederm fillers are commonly used in the nasolabial folds, cheeks, marionette lines, and static wrinkles among others. With Juvederm fillers, you can achieve instant, long-lasting rejuvenation and skin smoothening. Below are the kinds of Juvederm fillers with their respective target areas:

Juvederm Filler	Target Areas
Juvéderm XC	Smile lines and deep nasolabial folds
Juvéderm Vollure XC	Nasolabial folds and lip lines
Juvéderm Voluma XC	Cheek volume, midface
Juvéderm Ultra XC and Juvederm Ultra Plus XC	Lip augmentation
Juvederm Volbella XC	Lip augmentation, vertical lip lines

As shown in the table above, Juvederm cheek filler treatments use Juvéderm Voluma XC formulation for cheek augmentation. This reduces the risk of overfilling while ensuring the effective enhancement of facial contour and improvement of skin laxity.

How Voluma Cheek Fillers Work

Skin aging naturally involves facial volume loss, which can make the cheeks appear sunken with loose skin. With Juvederm Voluma treatment, the volume and the youthful glow in the cheek area can be restored.

Unlike other injectable treatments, Juvederm Voluma gel creates a uniform gel composition using Vycross technology, which results in a more even appearance. Additionally, Juvederm Voluma has essential elements involving a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid compared to other Juvederm fillers.

All Juvederm products contain lidocaine, which is an anesthetic substance so the patient won’t feel any pain or discomfort during the treatment. Depending on a patient’s preference and the aesthetic provider’s recommendation, a patient may still apply topical anesthetic if necessary.

Juvederm Voluma Filler Procedure

Before the procedure, a consultation is required to have a review of your medical history to determine your eligibility for the treatment. In case Juvederm cheek filler treatments aren’t sufficient to correct the signs of skin aging in the face, there are other cosmetic treatment options to help achieve an individual’s beauty goals.

Your aesthetic goals will also be identified to ensure your satisfaction after the Juvederm Voluma filler treatment. Additionally, a brief overview of what you need to know to prepare for the treatment session, how it works, what you can expect, and how to get the best out of your treatment session.

A treatment session for Juvederm Voluma usually takes approximately 20 minutes. If you’re concerned about possible discomfort or pain during the treatment, Juvéderm Voluma XC contains lidocaine which is an anesthetic component to relieve pain and discomfort during the treatment.

If necessary, you can ask your aesthetic provider for additional topical anesthetic options such as a numbing cream. Juvéderm Voluma XC treatment is injected into the cheek directly to provide a smooth, natural lift to restore the patient’s youthful glow.

Who Can Have Juvederm Voluma Cheek Fillers?

Juvéderm Voluma XC is generally recommended as an optimal treatment for individuals who are healthy. However, it may not be advisable for individuals who have had allergic reactions to the following:

• Lidocaine
• Hyaluronic acid filler injections
• Gram-positive bacterial proteins

Additionally, it’s also not recommended for patients who:

• Have a history of anaphylaxis (i.e, severe allergic reactions)
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Using blood thinning medications

The safety of using Juvéderm Voluma XC for cheek augmentation has also not been established for patients outside of the age range of 35 to 65 years old. If your injection site has any of the following skin conditions, you should postpone your treatment session:

• Skin sores
• Pimples
• Rashes
• Hives
• Cysts
• Skin infections

Benefits of Juvederm Dermal Fillers

Compared to plastic surgery and other dermal filler substances and injectable treatments such as Botox, Juvederm fillers preserve facial expressivity and result in a more natural-looking rejuvenation. This allows individuals to experience an effective treatment without the stiffness and risks from other procedures. Other than that, below are the benefits of Juvederm dermal fillers:

• Effective anti-aging remedy
• Long-lasting volumized results
• Instant face lifting results with minimal downtime
• Short recovery period
• Complementary with other aesthetic treatments except for peeling treatments and laser treatment options

Juvederm products are effective in reversing effects of aging, although only to a certain extent. It addresses moderate to severe facial wrinkles. It’s up to your aesthetic provider to determine if hyaluronic acid dermal filler treatment is sufficient for you.

If you’re eligible for the treatment, you’ll get to experience long-lasting facial volume with a recovery period that lasts for up to 2 weeks. Additionally, there’s only minimal to no downtime involved with Juvederm fillers. You can already resume your normal activities right after the treatment session.

Using Voluma Cheek Fillers To Improve Mouth Area

Dermal filler treatments may involve the filler migration effect. This means that injected cheek fillers may result in enhanced under eye and mouth area as well. But that’s not to say you can’t have other treatments to complement your Juvederm cheek filler.

In fact, depending on your aesthetic provider’s recommendation, you can have multiple filler injections in different target areas for full facial enhancement. So you can combine it with other Juvederm products such as Juvéderm Ultra XC, Juvéderm Ultra Plus XC, and Juvéderm Volbella XC.

Juvederm Voluma Cheek Filler Before And After Results

Juvéderm Voluma XC is meant to enhance the facial contour and cheek features of a patient. It aims to soften the creases that are deep within your face. Other than that, the volumizing effect may also result in the acne treatment of acne scars. After the cheek filler treatment, the skin will look more hydrated and refreshed than before.

After the treatment, immediate results may be visible. However, it may take at least 2 weeks after the treatment for Juvederm Voluma injection treatment to settle within the skin and for the full results to be visible.

Juvederm fillers are hyaluronic acid-based, which results in hydrated-looking skin that’s plumper and more volumized. Aside from that, HA fillers stimulate natural collagen production within the skin so the results improve over time. In order to achieve the best results from Juvederm treatment, you need to find the right aesthetic provider or plastic surgeon.

How Long Does Voluma Cheek Bone Filler Last?

Results for Juvederm injectable fillers may last for approximately 12 to 18 months, depending on the rate that your body fully metabolizes it. One of the disadvantages of HA filler treatments is its temporary results, but this can also work to an individual’s advantage. Temporary results generally means that any adverse effect may also be reversible.

To maintain results, touch-up treatment sessions is a widely considered and recommended option to sustain the volumizing effect of Juvederm Voluma injection treatments. Individuals report maintenance treatment sessions to be less frequent and more long-lasting as time goes by.

The interval for the maintenance treatment sessions will be as prescribed by an aesthetic provider. It’s crucial to seek the services of an aesthetic provider who’s also an expert in dermal filler injection treatments to ensure the safety and long-lasting effect of the cheek filler injection treatment.

Safety Information of Juvederm Voluma Cheek Fillers

Juvederm is a kind of HA filler, which is considered as one of the safest and reversible types of dermal fillers. However, the safety of Juvederm fillers for other areas of the body is not established, even though dermal fillers in general can be used in the skin on the back of the hands.

Expected Side Effects of Juvederm Cheek Filler

Similar to dermal filler treatments and other injectables, patients who had Juvederm cheek fillers may still experience the following side effects:

• Mild pain
• Lumps
• Scarring or itching
• Slight swelling or tenderness
• Minimal bruising
• Discoloration or redness

The side effects to be expected also depend on how well you followed the instructions for preparation and aftercare. Any signs of worsening or non-improvement of side effects following the treatment sessions must be consulted with your aesthetic provider.

Additionally, the side effects are expected to subside within 2 weeks up to a month. Treatments for the side effects that would continue to be visible for longer than the period stated include the following:

• Steroids or antibiotics
• Hyaluronidase

In some rare cases, an individual may be at risk for the following side effects and complications:

• Skin infection
• Necrosis
• Vision abnormalities

Ways to Reduce Side Effects and Maximize Effectiveness of Juvederm Cheek Fillers

By following care instructions after your treatment sessions, you can get the most out of your Juvederm cheek filler treatment. Aside from applying skin care products recommended by your aesthetic provider, you should also take note of the following:

• Stay hydrated for better results
• Sleep on your back for the first few days after the treatment to avoid putting pressure on the injection site
• Reduce bruising by applying ice, and then a hot compress as directed by your aesthetic provider
• Minimize bruising by taking arnica supplements and avoiding alcohol within the first days following your treatment session
• Stay away from blood thinning medication after the treatment session to avoid the worsening of bruises
• Avoid too much heat to allow your cheek fillers to properly settle within the skin
• Let your body heal and fully absorb the cheek fillers before engaging in intense exercise

Guarantee Effective Results With Expert Injectors From Dr. Lanna Aesthetics

Over time, signs of skin aging become more visible in the face, which results in facial volume loss, facial wrinkle areas, and facial fine lines. Juvéderm Voluma XC for cheek filler treatment is a safe and effective way for facial rejuvenation and skin lifting, resulting in a more youthful and hydrated look.

Achieve your aesthetic goals at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics, where you can experience expert cosmetic enhancements like no other. Together with her highly qualified team of aesthetic professionals, Dr. Lanna exceeds client expectations with successful cosmetic procedures.

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