If you’re self-conscious about having low or barely visible cheekbones, you may be considering cheek fillers, also called dermal fillers.

These cosmetic procedures are designed to lift your cheekbones, add volume to your face, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Cheek fillers are becoming more and more popular, but they do carry some risks of side effects.

This article will answer your questions about what cheek fillers cost, what the procedure is like, and whether cheek fillers are right for you.

What are cheek fillers?

Cheek fillers are injections that raise the volume of the area above and around your cheekbones. This provides the illusion of a more defined bone structure. By injecting volume under your skin layer, cheek fillers can also smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.

Dermal fillers are temporary.

How long they last

Depending on the type that you choose, cheek fillers can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years before results are no longer noticeable. The dermal filler material eventually dissolves and metabolizes into your skin tissue.

Who’s a good candidate

If you’re a healthy nonsmoker without a history of chronic health conditions, you may be a candidate for cheek fillers. , you should avoid getting cheek fillers if you:

• have bleeding disorders
• are allergic to the synthetic compounds used in dermal fillers
• are pregnant or breastfeeding

Original article:https://www.healthline.com/health/cheek-fillers#procedure