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Treatment
Cheek Filler
Restores volume to flat or sunken cheeks and adds subtle definition to the mid-face, gently lifting and refreshing the whole face.
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Benefits of Cheek Filler
- Restores lost volume to the mid-face
- Adds natural cheekbone definition
- Provides a subtle lift to the whole face
- Can soften folds around the mouth
- Immediate, adjustable results
- Dissolvable if required
At a glance
Treatment duration30 min
Result lasts12–18 months
Sessions required1 session, top-ups as needed
DowntimeNone
DriveSame day
ShowerSame day
SportWait 24–48 hours
Sexual activityNo restriction
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A professional and reassuring experience from the first enquiry.
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The clinic was welcoming, organised, and very clear.
How does Cheek Filler work
Filler is placed over the cheekbone at the right depth to add volume and structure, then shaped by the practitioner for a balanced contour. By restoring support to the mid-face, it lifts the area subtly and can soften folds beneath the cheek. Results are visible immediately and continue to settle over the following week or two.
The cheeks act as a scaffold for the mid-face. Restoring their volume has effects beyond the cheek itself:
- Structural support — rebuilds the foundation that holds the mid-face up
- Volume replacement — refills the fat pads that deflate over the cheekbone with age
- Indirect lift — supporting the cheek can soften folds and jowls lower down
- Contour definition — sculpts a defined, natural cheekbone shape
Patient Journey
What to expect
Consultation
Every treatment begins with a consultation. Your practitioner assesses your cheek volume and facial balance, discusses whether you want more contour or restored fullness, reviews your medical history and agrees the amount and placement before proceeding.
Preparation
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment
- Pause non-essential blood thinners for a few days where safe
- Arrive with clean skin, free of make-up on the cheeks
- Allow two weeks before any major event
- Discuss your goals so the amount can be planned for a natural result
Treatment
After cleansing and applying numbing cream, filler is injected over the cheekbone using a fine needle or cannula, and the practitioner moulds it to shape as they work to keep both sides balanced. You may feel mild pressure. The appointment usually takes around thirty minutes and the difference is visible straight away. You will be given aftercare advice before leaving.
Downtime & Recovery
0–24 hours
Aftercare
- Avoid pressing or massaging the cheeks for 24 hours unless advised
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and heat for 24 to 48 hours
- Avoid alcohol for the first 24 hours
- Avoid make-up for the rest of the day
- Sleep slightly elevated on the first night if swollen
- Attend a review for any fine-tuning
Patient results
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Contraindications
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Known allergy to the filler
- Active infection or inflammation at the site
- Certain autoimmune or connective tissue conditions
- History of severe allergic reactions
Risks and side effects
- Temporary swelling, redness and tenderness
- Bruising for several days
- Slight asymmetry or lumps that usually settle or can be smoothed
- Rarely, infection or allergic reaction
- Very rarely, a vascular complication requiring prompt treatment
Cheek Filler
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Cheek Filler 1ml £380
Cheek Filler 2ml £700
Who performs Cheek Filler
Frequently asked questions
Cheek filler often lasts twelve to eighteen months, as the area moves relatively little.
Yes, when the amount is tailored to your face the aim is balanced, natural definition and fullness rather than obvious volume.
It provides a subtle lift by restoring support to the mid-face, which can soften folds lower down, though it is not a substitute for a surgical lift.
Yes, hyaluronic acid cheek filler can be dissolved if needed.
Minor swelling or bruising for a day or two; most people return to normal activities immediately.
