Mid-face volume loss does not always present as noticeably hollow cheeks. You may instead notice that the face appears less full than it previously did, the transition beneath the eyes has become more pronounced or lines and folds elsewhere on the face appear increasingly visible.

During a consultation for cheek filler in Nottingham, our medical clinicians assess the distribution of volume across the mid-face alongside the underlying facial structure. We can then determine whether changes within the cheeks are contributing to the concerns you have noticed.

If cheek filler is appropriate, treatment can be directed specifically towards areas where restoring support or fullness is likely to provide a meaningful improvement.

In some patients, yes. The appearance of tiredness is not always caused solely by the area immediately beneath the eyes. Changes in the volume and support provided by the upper cheek can make the junction between the lower eyelid and cheek appear more pronounced.

Where mid-face volume depletion is contributing to this appearance, strategically placed cheek filler may provide additional support and create a smoother transition through the area.

At Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, we assess the cheeks and surrounding facial structures together before recommending treatment. Tear trough filler or another procedure is not automatically required simply because the concern appears close to the eyes.

The properties required from a dermal filler can differ depending on where it is being placed and what the treatment needs to achieve. Areas requiring greater structural support may benefit from a product with different characteristics from filler intended for softer volume replacement.

At Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, our medical clinicians select an appropriate hyaluronic acid dermal filler based on the treatment area, depth of placement, your anatomy and the intended result.

Product selection forms part of the clinical treatment plan rather than using the same filler routinely for every area of the face.

Before attending Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, avoid alcohol for approximately 24 hours and arrive with minimal make-up where possible. Your clinician needs to know about any medications, supplements, allergies, medical conditions, previous injectable treatments and upcoming dental or facial procedures. Prescribed medication should never be stopped without advice from the healthcare professional responsible for your care.

Active ingredients such as retinoids, tretinoin and glycolic acid should generally be avoided around the treatment area for several days beforehand. Please contact our Nottingham clinic if you become unwell or develop an active infection before your appointment.

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising may occur following treatment. Avoid unnecessary pressure on the cheeks and temporarily refrain from strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas, steam rooms and excessive heat. Make-up should be avoided for the period recommended by your clinician, and laser or skin-needling procedures around the treated area should generally be postponed for approximately two weeks.

Your medical clinician will provide complete aftercare instructions following your cheek filler treatment in Nottingham.

It can, but combining treatments should be based on what is contributing to your concerns rather than routinely treating several areas at once. Because the mid-face provides support to surrounding tissues, addressing the cheeks first may sometimes change what is subsequently required elsewhere.

For example, patients considering treatment for the jawline, facial folds or under-eye area may benefit from having their mid-face assessed as part of the wider treatment plan.

At Derma Plus Medical Nottingham, our medical clinicians consider the face as a whole and can advise whether cheek filler should be performed independently or form part of a staged approach involving other areas.