Cheek & Side-Cheek Filler
Cheek filler restores volume lost from the front cheek and fills side-cheek hollows below the cheekbone, creating a smoother, younger contour. Hyaluronic acid is placed in 10–20 minutes with numbing cream, results are immediate, and daily activities can usually continue the same day.
What is Cheek & Side-Cheek Filler?
Midface volume loss makes the face look tired and can deepen smile lines. Side-cheek hollows under prominent cheekbones make the face look angular.
Cheek & Side-Cheek Filler at a glance
- Procedure time: 10–20 minutes
- Anesthesia: Numbing cream
- Downtime: Mild swelling 1–3 days
- Discomfort: Mild
- Sessions: One session; touch-up at follow-up if needed
- Location: Violacell Plastic Surgery, 3F, 138 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa Station Exit 1)
How it works
After numbing and 3D skin analysis, your doctor injects hyaluronic acid filler with a needle or blunt cannula at the planned depth, then checks symmetry from several angles. Consultation and injection are both performed by the doctor in a private room.
Who it is for
- Flat or hollow front cheeks
- Side-cheek (buccal) hollows
- Tired midface
Results and how long they last
Results are visible immediately and settle over about two weeks. Duration depends on product and area, commonly 6–18 months.
Risks, recovery and aftercare
Swelling, bruising, lumps and asymmetry. Rare but serious risks include vascular occlusion, which is why anatomy knowledge and a doctor-performed injection matter. HA filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can the filler be dissolved?
Yes, hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.
Filler or thread lift?
If tissue has descended, a midface thread lift may be combined.
Related treatments and guides
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kim Young-jun, plastic surgeon · Last reviewed 2026-09-30. This page is general medical information, not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at an in-person consultation.
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