CHEEK CONTOURING
By Dr. Valaie, MD
Cheek augmentation is not about puffiness — it’s about structure. Dr. Valaie uses cheek filler to restore tension, sharpen light flow, and elevate the face without adding weight. When done correctly, cheek enhancement reshapes the entire midface and redefines how the under eyes, lips, and jawline relate.
Patients across Orange County and Newport Beach trust Dr. Valaie for cheek augmentation that’s purposeful, lifted, and anatomical. Using advanced products like Juvederm for cheeks, he creates natural contour and proportion — without distortion or overcorrection.
This is not volume for volume’s sake. It’s architecture. Whether restoring youthful height or building angular definition, cheek filler becomes part of your facial structure. And the result is clarity — not filler.
What makes cheek augmentation successful isn’t the product — it’s the design behind it. Dr. Valaie maps every injection around how your face carries light and structure. Using cheek filler strategically along the zygomatic arch, mid-cheek, and submalar zone, he restores support without heaviness.
Juvederm for cheeks is one of his most-used tools — known for its lift capacity and longevity. But the artistry comes in how it’s placed. Whether the goal is cheek enhancement, under-eye support, or balance with the jawline, Dr. Valaie customizes every plan.
For those with hollow cheeks, early sagging, or lack of bone definition, cheek volume filler offers more than fullness — it offers control. And for patients correcting past filler, his technique dissolves and rebuilds, restoring clean, sculpted curves.
This is not about adding. It’s about refining. Cheek augmentation is where lift begins.
BEFORE & AFTER OF LIP and cheek AUGMENTATION
Cheek Augmentation with Fillers: Where Structure Starts
Cheek augmentation is often the foundation of a well-contoured face. When cheeks are shaped with intention, the eyes open, the jaw tightens, and the face feels lifted — even if no other area has been treated.
Dr. Valaie approaches cheek filler as structural design — not volume placement. His results don’t look like filler. They look like better bone structure.
Who It’s For
- Patients with volume loss in the midface
- Flattened or hollow cheeks
- Softness or sagging under the eyes
- Lack of cheekbone definition
- Unbalanced facial thirds (upper/mid/lower face)
- Past filler that needs correction or refinement
Whether your face feels tired, heavy, or undefined, cheek augmentation can change the entire energy — without changing your identity.
What It Does
- Lifts the midface without surgery
- Restores natural cheek height and curve
- Supports under-eye hollows and tear troughs
- Tightens the lower face and nasolabial folds
- Improves proportions between cheeks, jawline, and chin
- Enhances facial light flow and symmetry
Cheek enhancement doesn’t just make cheeks look better — it changes how the entire face reads.
How It’s Done
Dr. Valaie begins with facial mapping — evaluating how your cheeks connect with your under-eyes, temples, lips, and jawline. He then selects the right product, typically Juvederm Voluma or another structural hyaluronic acid filler.
Each drop of cheek filler is placed along exact landmarks, following the zygomatic arch, lateral sweep, and medial cheek as needed. Filler is layered deep to create lift — not puffiness.
He may also use small amounts of cheek volume filler to support areas like the under eye or lower face, depending on the goal.
Internal numbing ensures comfort. The entire process takes about 30–40 minutes.
Design Logic
Cheek augmentation is not about “high cheekbones” for everyone. Some faces need roundness. Others need lift. Some require tightening in the lower third, which is only possible if cheek support is restored first.
Dr. Valaie tailors each cheek enhancement plan around your unique shape, bone depth, skin tension, and overall proportions. That’s why the same product on two different faces yields completely different results — because the hand that places it makes all the difference.
Complementary Areas
- Temple contouring
- Nasolabial fold support
- Midface refinement for smile lines
These are optional — but in combination with cheek filler, they enhance the design and reinforce the lift.
Longevity
Juvederm for cheeks typically lasts 12–24 months depending on placement, metabolism, and facial movement. Results may last even longer due to collagen stimulation and postural change in the facial structure.
Maintenance treatments are light, often once per year. Because the structure has been rebuilt, the face holds its shape more efficiently.
What Patients Say
- “I didn’t know how tired I looked until I saw the difference.”
- “I finally have cheekbones.”
- “I thought it would be obvious — it’s not. It’s just better.”
- “My entire face feels lifted and brighter.”
Recovery
You may have mild swelling for 1–3 days and very rare bruising. Most patients return to work immediately. Exercise and facial massage should be avoided for 3 days.
You’ll send photos the day after and again at 2 weeks for Dr. Valaie to assess your result.
If adjustments are needed, they’re handled directly — no assistant, no uncertainty.
The Result
Cleaner midface shape. Better cheek definition. Lifted lower third. Supported under-eyes.
Cheek augmentation creates architecture. Cheek filler provides the tool. But it’s the design — the plan — that makes the result powerful.
And with Dr. Valaie, you’re not getting filler. You’re getting your structure back.