If you’re thinking about enhancing your cheek volume and restoring youthful contours, you might be wondering which injectable treatment is right for you. At Stay Beautiful Medspa, we offer both Sculptra and dermal fillers, two excellent options that work in very different ways.
Let’s break down what each treatment is, how they work, and which one might be best for enhancing your cheeks.
Why Add Volume to Your Cheeks?
As we age, our skin naturally changes. Facial fat decreases, collagen production slows, and the structural support beneath the skin weakens. This can result in flattened cheeks, sagging, and an overall loss of youthful definition. Adding volume to the cheek area can:
- Restore a lifted, youthful look
- Improve facial contour and balance
- Smooth the appearance of shadows and lines
- Support the overall structure of your face
Cheek volume isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about helping the face look refreshed and naturally vibrant.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved injectable gels (most commonly made from hyaluronic acid) that add immediate volume where it’s injected. In the cheeks, fillers like Juvéderm VOLUMA XC can instantly restore fullness, contour the cheekbones, and give a lifted, youthful appearance.
Benefits of traditional fillers:
- Instant results: The added volume appears immediately after treatment.
- Targeted enhancement: Fillers are ideal if you want quick correction in specific areas.
- Reversible: Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if needed for safety or adjustment.
- Lasting up to 18 months: Depending on the product and area treated, results can last many months.
What Is Sculptra?
Sculptra works differently. It’s also injected into areas like the cheeks, but rather than instantly filling space with gel, it uses poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production over time. This collagen boost gradually restores volume and structure deep beneath the skin’s surface.
Benefits of Sculptra:
- Natural rebuild: Sculptra works with your body to replenish collagen, creating a more structural and natural enhancement.
- Long-lasting results: Many patients enjoy fuller cheeks for up to two years or more after a full series of treatments.
- Excellent for generalized volume loss: Especially for those experiencing broader cheek flattening or age-related volume changes.
However, because it works gradually, Sculptra doesn’t provide an immediate “before-and-after” in the same way fillers do. Your look improves as your body builds collagen over time.
So…Which Is Better for Cheek Volume?
It depends on your goals and timeline.
- Want instant lift and volume? Dermal fillers are often the best choice for immediate cheek enhancement.
- Prefer gradual, natural results that last longer? Sculptra’s collagen-stimulating approach may be ideal, especially if you’re focused on long-term rejuvenation.
Some patients choose a combination approach: using Sculptra to build foundational volume over time and strategic fillers for immediate contour and lift, giving them the best of both worlds.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Whether you’re curious about the instant lift of dermal fillers or the natural, collagen-boosting power of Sculptra, the expert team at Stay Beautiful Medspa can help you choose what’s right for your unique facial goals.
Call us at (978) 203-0172 to request an appointment in Woburn, MA and start your journey to refreshed, youthful cheeks today!
