CHEEK AUGMENTATION & FILLERS By Joshua Zuckerman, MD, FACS in New York City

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Left oblique view of cheek enhancement patient using Voluma. Restore cheek roundness / youthfulness lost due to flattening and midface descent due to aging. One vial (1cc) injected total. Treatment result is subtle, so arrows are provided.

Before and after of one of Dr. Zuckerman’s cheek enhancement patients in New York City. Patient treated with 1cc of Voluma filler total to the cheeks and midface. Patient pictured on the day of treatment before and after. Added volume is subtle, so arrows are provided.

Dr. Zuckerman performs cheek filler injections using the Hyaluronic Acid Voluma to achieve beautiful but subtle cheek augmentation. As we age, the midface and especially the cheeks descend due to gravity and the atrophy of youthful fat. High cheekbones are responsible for a large percentage of our perception of youth, brightness, and midface beauty, and this treatment has become quite popular amongst celebrities and those on television as a way to camouflage age-related descent of the midface.

Cheek augmentation via dermal fillers is an unobtrusive way to brighten and reverse some of the natural flattening in the cheeks and midface. A single 1cc vial of dermal filler restores a youthful fullness to the cheeks and gently lifts up the nasolabial folds (the “parentheses” around the mouth). All this without leaving the patient looking at all “overdone”. Dr. Zuckerman tailors each cheek augmentation treatment and injection locations to the individual patient, because each exhibits different patterns of aging. Patient satisfaction with Dr. Zuckerman’s cheek augmentation treatment is extremely high. Related nasolabial fold treatment with dermal filler or tear trough (under eye) rejuvenation also with dermal filler may also be options for patients desiring improvement in the midface.



Key Aspects of Treatment

Voluma, a Hyaluronic Acid filler made by Allergan. Dr. Zuckerman uses this product for cheek enhancement in his practice in New York City.

Voluma XC injectable dermal filler product and packaging, taken in Dr. Zuckerman’s office in New York City. Please see the manufacturer’s Indications and Important Safety Information for further information.

Cheek Augmentation & Fillers Recommended Regimen

Most patients require one treatment of cheek filler per year to maintain a continual effect.

Cheek Augmentation & Fillers Longevity

Treatment is visible immediately and finalizes within one week. It lasts up to one year. Results will vary depending on how much product Dr. Zuckerman injects and how quickly the patient metabolizes Hyaluronic Acid.

Cheek Augmentation & Fillers Procedure Time

10 – 20 minutes per treatment

Cheek Augmentation & Fillers Pretreatment Guidelines

Dr. Zuckerman issues a few guidelines to minimize the probability of mild bruising after treatment:

  • Avoid ibuprofen or aspirin for one to two days before and after treatment
  • Avoid drinking excessive alcohol one day before treatment
  • Avoid intensive physical excercise the day of treatment

However, these guidelines don’t typically prevent patients from undergoing treatment. Please ask Dr. Zuckerman at the time of treatment if you have concerns about one of these issues.


Cheek Augmentation & Fillers Recovery (Downtime)

Some patients with sensitive skin may experience redness, mild bruising, or minimal bleeding at the injection sites. This will resolve within minutes to hours. Bruising may present for one to two days post treatment. If patients would like to put on skin makeup products post treatment, this is acceptable, but if possible, he does recommend avoiding makeup afterward on the day of treatment.

Cheek Augmentation & Fillers Associated Risks

Hyaluronic Acid filler injection in general is very safe, and this remains so in the case of cheek enhancement. The most common “risk” is that patients are not happy with their injector’s result and may look overdone. As a result, it is important to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon who is aware of the anatomy of the midface. Dr. Zuckerman performs precise, customized treatment for each patient to offset their specific pattern of age-related midface descent. While a rare event, a patient allergic to Hyaluronic Acid filler can be treated effectively in the safe, medical environment of Dr. Zuckerman’s office to quickly reverse treatment.



Dr. Zuckerman performs a cheek enhancement treatment for one of his patients using Voluma.


Frequently Asked Questions About Cheek Augmentation & Fillers

Are cheek filler injections safe?

Yes, Hyaluronic Acid injectable fillers like Voluma are safe and FDA-approved for use in the cheeks and midface. Dr. Zuckerman recommends that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for your injections to ensure a sterile, medical environment and high-quality treatment result.

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Dr. Zuckerman has been selected as a SuperDoctor and profiled in The New York Times Magazine SuperDoctors issue three years in a row, recognizing him as one of the best plastic surgeons in New York.

Dr. Zuckerman has been selected as a SuperDoctor and profiled in The New York Times Magazine SuperDoctors issue three years in a row.



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Zuckerman Plastic Surgery is the cosmetic surgery practice of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD, FACS located in New York City. Dr. Zuckerman specializes in tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, buttock augmentation, and cosmetic breast surgery. Zuckerman Plastic Surgery also offers an array of non-surgical treatments including musculoparalytics such as Botox, lip augmentation, tear trough rejuvenation for dark eye circles, laser resurfacing, microneedling, medical grade skincare and more. Zuckerman Plastic Surgery is a d.b.a. name for Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD, FACS, P.C., a Professional Corporation registered in the state of New York (DOS ID #: 5192265)
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