Cheek fillers are injections that increase the volume of the area above and around your cheekbones, which provides the illusion of a more defined bone structure. By injecting volume under your skin, cheek fillers can also smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.
Depending on which filler you choose, it can last anywhere from six months to 2 years before it dissolves and metabolizes into your skin tissue.
The two most recommended cheek filler ingredients are hyaluronic acid (HA) and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). HA is a naturally occurring substance that when injected, can keep your skin hydrated in addition to increasing volume. Examples of HA injections are Juvederm and Restylane. PLLA is a synthetic substance that helps you body make collagen and is used to treat deep wrinkles.
