Today, every woman can easily get exactly the appearance that she has dreamed of for many years. Experienced cosmetologists offer a rather interesting option - injecting fillers into the cheekbones. There are both positive and negative reviews about this procedure, but before making a conclusion, each person should learn about it in detail. Fillers are an excellent alternative to surgical reshaping of the cheekbones.
Fillers
Reviews from cosmetologists about cheekbone fillers vary, but despite this, this procedure has not lost its popularity and effectiveness. Fillers are gels that are used by specialists during contouring of various parts of the body. The use of these products is aimed at modeling the desired shape of the area being changed, as well as increasing elasticity and achieving a rejuvenating effect.
People began injecting fillers into the cheekbones, reviews of which are provided below, back in the 70s of the last century, but then the most popular was a gel created on the basis of silicone. Due to the fact that this product is a foreign substance, its use was not very often productive, because the filler could easily move to another point. Because of this, it had to be removed, which could only be done surgically. Fortunately, today reviews of cheekbone fillers are more positive than negative, since now this drug is more thought out.
The main advantage of modern gels is that even if the procedure is not carried out correctly, they will break down on their own after a certain amount of time, and to remove them you will not need to resort to surgery. The products contain only natural ingredients, which completely eliminates the risk of their rejection by the body.
Negative reviews about cheekbone fillers often come due to a very obvious disadvantage - the inability to provide a permanent effect. That is, if a person wants to achieve the same result again, then in any case he will have to carry out the procedure again.
Modern cheekbone fillers (reviews, photos are in the article) are most often created on the basis of hyaluronic acid. As you know, it is found in the body of every person and is responsible for the elasticity of the skin. Therefore, this substance merges with the patient’s cells when injected under the skin and has only a positive effect.
Alternative for men and women
Women who, for whatever reason, do not want to enlarge their cheekbones with filler injections can learn how to properly apply makeup base. We are talking about the use of light and dark foundations, which should highlight certain areas of the face and visually hide others. To learn, you can use video tutorials on the Internet or contact a competent makeup artist - literally in 2 - 3 “sessions” everything will start to work out.
But for men it is more difficult in this regard, but it is quite possible to do without contour plastic surgery. You will have to develop and build up the facial muscles that are responsible for the shape and size of your cheekbones. Here are the movements that need to be performed every day at any convenient time:
- Massage with a spoon Open your mouth so wide that all your teeth are exposed. You can specifically tighten/stretch your lips until you feel strong tension and slight pain in the muscle tissues of your face.
- Take the spoon in your hands and with its back make straight movements in the direction from the cheekbone to the temple, moving from the very beginning of the corresponding part of the face. It takes effort.
- While sitting straight, you need to move your chin forward and return to its normal position. Stay in it for 2 seconds and forcefully “move” the lower jaw back - it will turn out that the chin will drop as much as possible.
- Open your mouth slightly, insert 2 fingers into it and forcefully press them against the inside of your cheeks. At the same time as pressing with your fingers, you need to try to push them out using the force of your cheeks.
This complex should be performed for 10 - 15 minutes, and if it is possible to repeat the exercises several times a day, this will only speed up obtaining the desired result.
We recommend reading the article about sunken cheeks. From it you will learn about the causes of round and large cheeks, exercises to reduce the size, how to create the effect of sunken cheeks with the help of cosmetics, as well as about valumetric contouring of sunken cheeks. And here is more information about the Juvederm filler.
Enlarging cheekbones with fillers is the only effective method of solving the problem of appearance without surgery. Of course, it is important to find a competent specialist and be sure that complications will be avoided. In most cases, a person, having once completed a successful correction, repeats the procedure annually.
Indications and contraindications
Not only photos and reviews of cheekbone fillers will help you understand how this correction will help and whether it is needed at all. Before contacting a specialist, you need to find out in what cases the procedure is prescribed. The main indications are:
- sagging skin in the cheekbone area;
- change in shape after surgery or injury;
- hollow cheeks;
- asymmetrical shape;
- thinning of the fat layer;
- strongly pronounced nasolacrimal groove.
Negative reviews about filling the cheekbones with fillers systematically come from people who did not consider it necessary to listen to the doctor’s warnings and still decided to go for the procedure. Contraindications include:
- period of pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- individual intolerance to components;
- diabetes;
- inflammatory processes;
- taking anticoagulants;
- infectious diseases;
- the presence of other drugs in the treated area.
If any of the above restrictions are present, the procedure is prohibited. If you ignore this fact, you can significantly worsen your health.
Massage
It’s worth helping your face, both from the inside and the outside. It is very good to massage your face periodically, this method will help improve blood flow, lymph flow, and with the help of massage you can remove excess water and toxins. This will help make your cheekbones appear and your cheeks hollow.
All actions are performed on a cleansed face using any favorite cream.
Massage No. 1
Using the fingertips, lightly stroke from the middle of the face, towards the ears and vice versa.
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Massage No. 2
Using the fingertips and palms, lightly pat the entire area of the face. The most intense pats should occur in the area of the cheeks and chin. It is more convenient to massage the chin by patting it with the back of your palm.
Massage No. 3
You can use your thumb and index fingers to pinch using scissor technology.
Flaws
Negative reviews about the formation of cheekbones with fillers are received quite rarely, but this procedure still has some disadvantages. No serious complications are observed, although there are shortcomings that do not cause concern and very soon go away without doctor intervention.
Reviews about cheekbone enlargement with fillers indicate that in the first time after the procedure, not too strong redness, swelling, bruises appear, and itching and moderate pain are felt in the plastic areas. This all goes away quite quickly, so there is no need to panic.
The essence of the procedure
Before correcting your cheekbones with filler (after photos and reviews of the results are included in the article), you should definitely consult with a specialist. He will accurately determine the condition of the skin and also select the most suitable gels. This stage is very important, because the success of the procedure half depends on competent preparation.
In contrast to the preparation before the procedure, correction of the cheekbones with fillers, reviews of which can be viewed below, takes place quite quickly (20-30 minutes). During this time, the specialist, using a special thin needle, injects a viscous gel under the skin, distributing it to the desired areas.
The effect lasts for 6-8 months (depending on the individual characteristics of the person and the chosen gel). Once the filler has dissolved, the procedure itself can be repeated again. For each subsequent session, less gel will be spent, since the human body will be able to independently produce collagen and elastin, which guarantees the natural elasticity of the skin.
Despite the fact that at first glance the procedure seems simplest, only a true professional can perform it correctly. You will have to spend a lot of time searching for a decent clinic and a good specialist so as not to stumble upon scammers or negligent doctors.
Types of drugs
Clinics use various drugs that help change the shape of the cheekbones. The most common and high-quality ones are:
- "Voluma". First of all, the good thing about the drug is that after using it, the cheekbones last quite well and for a long time. Reviews about the filler "Voluma" (after which swelling on the cheeks quickly subside) are in most cases positive. Voluma is one of the newest drugs developed by a French company called Corneal. It is produced on the basis of several varieties of hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin. The uniqueness of the product lies in the fact that it is very plastic and has good density, thanks to which even the most serious defects in appearance can be corrected.
- "Restylane". Another good filler product based on hyaluronic acid, certified in many CIS countries. Today, contour plastic surgery using Restylane fillers has a long-term positive history with incredible results and good reviews from people. The base of the drug demonstrates its own unique ability not only to attract, but also to retain liquid molecules in the subcutaneous tissues, so that in the end the patient can safely enjoy the visible cosmetic and aesthetic effect. Filler is rightfully recognized as a safe drug, as it belongs to the group of biodegradable substances and is eliminated from the human body naturally.
- "Princesses". With this filler, contouring is considered to be as effective and efficient as possible. The unique technology used to produce this product is aimed at creating an unusual hyaluronic acid that has some special properties: specific consistency, high level of homogenization, and dynamic viscosity. Princess filler is perfect for both men and women of any age. The drug differs from others in that it is compatible with other cosmetics. In 99% of cases, no complications arise after its administration, which once again confirms the high quality of the gel.
- Juvederm. Contour plastic surgery using this gel has been carried out all over the world for more than 6 years. It is created on the basis of the well-known American hyaluronic acid. Patients consider the main advantages of the Juvederm filler: non-animal origin, lasting results (about a year), immediate visual effect and a fairly high level of biocompatibility with skin cells. After the injection, slight swelling or compaction may be observed that has formed in the correction area, but all this resolves literally within a day. Such a small list of side effects is directly related to the fact that the drug is highly concentrated and, therefore, contains a sufficient proportion of hyaluronate.
- "Radiesse." Not only specialists in the field of contouring, but also their patients consider the procedures where this drug is used to be special. Preparations from Radiesse are based on phosphorus and calcium. The uniqueness of the technology itself lies in the combination of these components after injection under the skin, where they create a matrix, next to which new collagen fibers are formed. This drug is in no way of animal origin, so it is not capable of causing allergic reactions. It is quite often used not only to shape the cheekbones and cheek area, but also to eliminate wrinkles, correct the shape of the lips, as well as vector lifting of the oval of the face. The result obtained after a session with Radiesse filler lasts from one and a half to two years, which is very attractive to patients.
- "Filorga Volum". The cheekbone filler has extremely positive reviews, since its manufacturer is a true expert in injection prevention and correction of involutional changes in the skin. "Filorga Volume" is created on the basis of hyaluronic acid and is intended for contouring the oval of the face. Among the main advantages of the gel are: the most reliable lifting effect, volume modeling without any weight, preservation of results for more than 12 months, as well as a natural result.
Useful video
Watch this video about possible complications after injection of fillers:
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Papules almost always appear after biorevitalization. If they are red and itchy, this may indicate an allergy. How long they last is affected by the composition of the cocktails, age and even the time of year. When do they pass normally? How to remove if they haven’t resolved?
Mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid gives good results for restoring facial skin, smoothing or eliminating defects. It can be non-injection, fractional, or with injections. Cocktails with acid can also contain vitamin C and peptides. The doctor chooses the medications. There is an alternative to mesotherapy.
Mesotherapy around the eyes requires high professionalism, because the treatment area here is very sensitive. What medications are used for wrinkles, bruises and other problems in the area?
Lip mesotherapy is performed to increase volume and even out the contour. There are fractional ones with tints for enlargement, non-injection ones with hyaluronic acid, and also with a toning effect. The before and after result changes your appearance dramatically.
Cosmetologists believe that peeling before biorevitalization is not only possible, but also necessary. After all, the result of the procedure will be better. However, there are rules and restrictions on the days that must pass between them. How much and what kind of peeling should you do?
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Consequences
In some cases, the procedure may not be entirely successful and may result in side effects. Bruising, redness and swelling are standard symptoms that appear in almost all patients, but pass quickly enough. If for a long time they do not go away on their own, then you should definitely consult a doctor, since otherwise there may be not entirely pleasant consequences.
Very rare and more serious are the following complications in the cheekbone area:
- Painful sensations. They often appear when biosynthetic agents are administered, because the body can reject them. If the pain is short-lived and not intense, there is no need to worry, but if it lasts a long time and is felt well, then you need to consult a doctor.
- Inflammation. Despite the fact that the procedure does not require a scalpel, which significantly damages the skin, a micropuncture still occurs, which is why the possibility of infection cannot be completely ruled out.
- The appearance of compactions. Visible and easily felt seals may appear due to the fact that the filler was injected to an insufficient depth. For those with a very thin layer of skin, the incorrectly introduced gel will be visible from the outside.
- Vascular embolism. This complication indicates blockage of blood vessels with plugs, which occurs when the drug is injected deeper than necessary. The consequence of embolism may be the death of nearby tissues and their scarring.
Changing the shape of your cheekbones using fillers is a very serious procedure, so you need to treat it as such. If you manage to choose a really good specialist and follow all the recommendations, the acquired image will definitely please not only those with chic cheekbones, but also everyone around you.
Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation period after the procedure lasts no more than three weeks. To speed up the healing process a little, experts recommend doing the following at home:
- apply cold compresses a couple of times a day (to reduce swelling);
- regularly apply ointment for bruises (to help the hematomas resolve faster);
- treat injection sites with antiseptics.
For the first time after the session, you should avoid visiting the bathhouse, swimming pool, sauna, as well as sports and heavy physical labor.
Possible side effects of cheekbone correction with hyaluronic acid
The simplicity and large-scale application of the technique do not exclude individual reactions and medical errors. The introduction of hyaluronic acid into the facial muscles can have the following consequences:
- Swelling may appear for up to a week. In this case, it is necessary to limit fluid intake.
- Bruises and red spots at the injection sites are relieved with cold compresses.
- In case of an allergic reaction, the use of antihistamines is indicated: “Citrina”, “Suprastina”, “Zodak”.
- Minor inflammation is relieved by disinfecting treatments.
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If the disturbing phenomena do not go away within seven days, you must urgently go to see a cosmetologist.
The most common problem is severe inflammation after injections. There are also frequent cases of vascular embolism, as a result of which the affected tissues die.
Cheek fillers: reviews
A rejuvenation session using modern gels is quite popular and in demand in many countries. All patients who have had their cheekbones done with fillers leave both positive and negative reviews about this procedure.
The modern procedure is often used by young people who naturally have sunken cheekbones, as well as more experienced ladies with skin on their cheeks sagging with age. As you know, no creams or other cosmetics can cope with such problems, no matter how much they cost, which is why I had to visit the clinic. In just one short session, the patients got rid of their problems, which was a great surprise for them. Each client spoke positively about the speed of the procedure, the result noticeable immediately after the session, as well as the ideal shape of the cheekbones, which lasts for quite a long time.
Negative reviews do not come so often, but they still exist, and they should not be ignored. They indicate the occurrence of serious complications, which is associated with low qualifications of the specialist or poor quality of fillers. Such reviews once again make it clear to beginners that before visiting a clinic for a consultation, they must make sure that they will do everything efficiently, and the result will truly be amazing.
Often sports fans who cannot live a day without their favorite exercises leave their comments about the procedure. Due to the fact that the patients began physical activity literally a couple of hours after the session, which is strictly prohibited, they were unable to obtain the desired result. The cheekbones simply returned to their original shape, and the gel was no longer able to perform its functions.
