Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation Long Island
One of the facial areas that convey youth and beauty are rounded full cheeks. However, beginning around age thirty the cheek loses its deep fat layer. Thus, the apple cheeks of youth begin to flatten and sag. Fortunately, cheek augmentation with Voluma XC, Restylane Lyft, Contour and Radiesse restore volume and lift to deflated cheeks.
Dr. Messina specializes in Cheek Augmentation using fillers at his Long Island office.
A new generation of cheek fillers.
Previously,Surgical implants were your only option to add volume to your cheeks. However, they had severe shortcomings. Not only are they challenging to fix, but implants also require surgery.
Eventually, permanent fillers filled flattened cheeks. Furthermore, corrections require surgery.
The first dermal filler created for cheek augmentation was Radiesse. Moreover, Radiesse is relatively easy to inject. Notably, the results lasted over a year. However, being a calcium product Radiesse is unforgiving and difficult to mold. Furthermore, hyaluronidase cannot reverse Radiesse. In contrast to the popular Hyaluronic Acid Fillers of today,
What are the newest Fillers for cheek Augmentation on Long Island?
Today a host of Hyaluronic Acid fillers are available to fill cheeks. These fillers are FDA-approved for cheek augmentation. Furthermore, Hyaluronic Acid fillers such as Restylane Lyft, Voluma XC , and Contour create a full curved cheek that looks natural and lasts for two years. However, most of the time, their duration is a year and a quarter
Dermal Fillers specifically for Cheek Augmentation: Long Island.
Dermal fillers with specific properties restore volume and curve to a flattened cheek. Ideal fillers offer lift, contour, volume, and softnessin the cheek. The popular Hyaluronic Acid cheek fillers that are FDA approved for cheek augmentation are:
- Juvederm Voluma XC
- Restylane Lyft
- Restylane Contour
Who is a candidate for cheek fillers?
In general, anyone desiring full natural cheeks may be a candidate for dermal filler cheek augmentation.
Removal of make-up, oils, and contaminants prepares the cheek for injection. Modern fillers are almost pain-free due to Lidocaine mixed into the syringe.
Specific landmarks on the cheek bore or Maxilla are marked. Moreover, these marks will serve as injection points. Restylane Contour will replenish the deep fat pad lost with age. Thus, creating a healthy, youthful, curved look.
Ice packs applied after your injections reduce swelling.
It is best to avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and facial massage for the next 24 hours.
Contraindications for Cheek Enhancement.
- Hyaluronic Acid fillers have a history of safety. Moreover, hyaluronic acid is a protein found in our tissues. This, minimizing the risk of allergies. However, there are certain precautions.
Dental work immediately after fillers can cause contamination. Moreover, dental work includes routine cleaning. Thus, avoid any dental procedures in the first 48 hours
- Allergy to Lidocaine
- Hyaluronic Acid product hypersensitivity
- History of dermatological conditions ( scleroderma, severe dermatitis)
- Anticoagulants
- Current Infection
- If you are susceptible to cold sores or Herpes infections, a short course of Valtrex will be required to avoid an outbreak..
Restylane Contour
Restylane contour is the newest filler for cheek augmentation. Thus, Contour is becoming a primary cheek filler for Long Island patients. The reason for volume loss and sagging in the cheek is from a decrease in the deep fat pad. Moreover, the loss of deep fat causes the outer fat pad to sink. Therefore, the aged appearance of a deflated cheek is due to this fat pad reduction.
Contour replenishes that deep fat pad resulting is a full, plump cheek.
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Lyft, as the name implies creates volume and lifts the cheek. A high G Prime causes resistance to compression. Thus, Lyft creates height. The FDA approved Resstylane Lyft for cheek augmentation in 2017.
Lidocaine is premixed into the syringe, thus, making the injections very comfortable.
voluma xc
Voluma XC is a newer dermal filler FDA approved for Cheek Augmentation. Newer vycross technology strengthens Voluma XC. Moreover, Voluma XC adds volume to the cheek. Plus, Voluma XC can outperform other dermal fillers. Multiple syringes will inflate the cheek for two years.