Cheekbones do a lot of the structural work in a face they're the core of the facial bone frame and shape how the rest of the features read. High, sharp zygomatic arches are widely seen as one of the more striking facial features, but not everyone starts out with them, and natural aging or weight loss can hollow out cheeks further over time through simple volume loss. Dermal fillers offer a non-surgical way to address that. Most cheek fillers are hyaluronic acid-based a substance the body already produces naturally, known for attracting and holding onto water molecules, which is exactly why it plumps and hydrates the treated area rather than just adding artificial bulk. A session runs 15–30 minutes, with instant visible results that fully settle into place over about 4 weeks, and effects generally lasting 6 months to a year. Available at Dadu Medical Centre Vasant Vihar (South Delhi) & Rajouri Garden (West Delhi).
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Book a free online consultationcheek concerns, health history, and expectations are reviewed to confirm candidacy
the face is thoroughly cleaned
a numbing cream, lotion, spray, or cold pack is applied (some fillers also contain lidocaine, adding numbing effect on injection)
a small, thin needle delivers filler into the dermis at multiple marked points across the cheeks
plumping is visible right away
makeup, smoking, and alcohol avoided the same day; vigorous physical activity avoided for at least 48 hours; saunas, steam rooms, and direct sun avoided for a week; cheek massage, dental treatment, laser treatment, or other invasive cosmetic treatments on the face avoided for two weeks
complete integration into the tissue takes up to 4 weeks
touch-up sessions as results fade, typically after 6 months to a year
Injected into the midface, hyaluronic acid filler works on several fronts at once: it restores volume lost to aging or weight change, provides a subtle lift, adds definition to the cheekbones for a slimming effect, corrects asymmetry between the two cheeks, addresses mild sagging or hollowness, and smooths fine lines in the midface area. That range of effects comes from HA's basic property: it draws in and retains water molecules, which is what gives cheeks their plumped, hydrated look rather than a stiff, overfilled one.
The "instant but not final" results timeline is worth understanding visible plumping happens immediately during injection, but the filler needs about 4 weeks to fully integrate into the surrounding tissue and settle into its intended position, which is why the truest sense of the final result comes a few weeks out rather than on the day of treatment.
No topical numbing solution is applied beforehand, and many modern fillers already contain lidocaine, a local anaesthetic that helps numb the area from the first injection onward.
Generally safe when performed by skilled, experienced dermatologists. Mild side effects like redness, bruising, swelling, or tenderness at the injection site are common and typically resolve within 1–2 days. Rare complications include bleeding, hives, itchiness, nodules, filler leakage, skin scarring or discoloration, infection, or numbness.
Plumping is visible instantly, but full integration into the cheek tissue and the filler settling into its final position takes up to about 4 weeks.
Typically 6 months to a year, depending on the filler type, amount used, individual body response, and the severity of the concern being treated.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women; anyone with certain autoimmune conditions, skin diseases, bleeding disorders, known allergies to filler components, tuberculosis, or active infections; anyone with a recent transplant or vaccination; and smokers should discuss candidacy carefully with a dermatologist first.
Cost varies based on the specific filler product, quantity needed, and the dermatologist's experience confirmed during consultation at Dadu Medical Centre.
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