I Tried Cheek Filler: See Before and After Photos
I Got Cheek Fillers to Smooth My Smile Lines, and I've Never Looked Better
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The procedure itself was quick — about 10 minutes. Some doctors apply numbing cream to the area to alleviate pain, but personally, I thought it wasn't too bad; you feel the pinch of the needle and then some pressure as the filler is injected. You might also have the very weird sensation of hearing the filler (kind of like a crackling) when it moves over your cheekbone.
Immediately after the appointment, my cheeks were pretty sore and it didn't feel great to smile. However, the pain was minimal and didn't disrupt my life. Prepare for a low-grade soreness right after getting your cheek fillers and into the next day. It's possible that there can be some swelling for a day or two and bruising, which could last a week, but it varies person to person.
Swelling for me was gone two days after getting the filler, and I only had one teeny-tiny pinprick bruise that faded within four days. Dr. Samolitis suggested I use ice packs to reduce swelling and sleep propped up for a day or two.