Increasing the cheek volume, correction of deep under eye circles

Hyaluronic dermal fillers have become the gold standard in the last ten years when it comes to improving the condition of the skin, filling facial wrinkles, adjusting the contours of the face oval and increasing the cheek volume. There are several reasons for the large increase in the popularity of fillers – one of them is that this treatment is non-surgical, therefore less risks for side effects occur. Other reasons are their compatibility and biodegradation inside the skin, the ease of application and slight pain at injection place. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance which has a large share in building the extracellular space of our skin, where it plays an important role in water balance as well as in healing precisely because it provides good hydration.

About the procedure

Using hyaluronic dermal fillers, the gaps between collagen fibres which are in extracellular space are filled evenly, and the skin is moisturized intensively. Also, collagen (one of the most important albumins in the skin which determines the elasticity of the skin) synthesis is stimulated, its decay is slowed down and the skin starts to produce its own hyaluronic acid, which means that new dermal fibres are formed. Thick consistency hyaluronic dermal fillers are resistant to deformations and create the volume that is needed. They are chosen to increase the cheek volume, adjust contours of the face oval, reduce wrinkles on nasal and lip area, and to correct deep under eye circles. The loss of a tissue volume on the cheeks or chin is restored during this treatment, so you get the effect of a gently lifted skin. For better elasticity of the skin the treatment can be performed using the needle which does not traumatize the skin. Usually 3 or 6 injections are injected into the deep layers of the skin on one cheek area, which helps achieve desired results. The effect is visible right after the treatment and depending on the type of preparation – it can remain for about 1 or 2 years.

Am I a suitable candidate?

This treatment is recommended when you want to have more volume in these facial areas:
Cheeks (when the volume of the cheeks is increased – nasal and lip area wrinkles are reduced);
Cheekbones;
Deep under eye circles;
Chin;
The oval of the face;
Temple area.

Before the procedure
During the procedure
After the procedure

The doctor will consult you, he will examine and assess the condition of your skin as well as give advice on which filler is most suitable for you before the treatment. Professional knowledge and experience are needed for this treatment, since when the injections are done carelessly, they can cause completely different results.

No special preparation before the treatment is needed, but it is recommended not to be too much in the sun, and not to take certain medications, which can influence the treatment (blood-thinning agents, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – if you have taken something, please tell the doctor).

Highly concentrated and thick hyaluronic acid is injected with a sterile thin needle into the deep layers of your skin. It is performed on cheeks or face oval forming areas. Hyaluronic dermal fillers are injected smoothly and precisely, giving the desired effect. This treatment including the anesthesia takes from 30 to 60 minutes.

Only certified medical fillers, which comply with the strictest medical research standards, technologically ensure the safety, reliability and the expected survivability of the result, are used in Sapiega clinic. It is certified hyaluronic dermal fillers, which were carried out in clinical trials, whose long-term results were monitored and compared.

Volume increasing hyaluronic dermal filler package consists of one syringe (1 – 1.2 ml) and a few sterile needles that do not traumatize the skin and guarantee safe and high quality treatment results. This syringe package is opened right before the treatment and it is used only for you. The possibility of an allergic reaction is extremely small, because fillers contain albumin, which is already in the human body, and over time the product breaks down completely, therefore it’s incredibly safe to use.

There might be redness or swelling noticed on the skin after the treatment, but it’s a normal reaction that usually disappears within a few hours. After the treatment (usually up to a week) it is recommended to avoid saunas and sun exposure. The specialist will provide you with all the necessary information about skin care at home.