Will my cheeks go back to normal when filler dissolves?

If you are thinking about cheek filler, you may be wondering about the exit. What happens when it is gone, and are you stuck with the result in the meantime?

The result is not permanent

Healthline answers the second half first: "Cheek fillers last for months or years, but the result isn’t permanent, so if you change your mind about them, you aren’t stuck with the result."

What happens to the filler itself

Healthline also describes where the material goes. It says "The dermal filler material eventually dissolves and metabolizes into your skin tissue."

That tells you the filler leaves, but it does not tell you what your cheeks will look like afterward. Treat that as a question for your provider, because the two statements answer different things.

Questions for your consult

Before a West Sacramento appointment, ask the injector:

• What should I expect my cheeks to look like once the filler is gone?
• Can you show me photos of patients at that stage?
• Who do I call if I dislike the result before then?

Filler guidance worth a look

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has a page on dermal fillers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration covers dermal fillers, also called soft tissue fillers and offers dos and don'ts for wrinkles, lips and more. A paper from the National Library of Medicine (PMC) gives real-world evidence on a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler in the periorbital region.

A fair way to think about it

"Not permanent" is a good feature, and it is not a promise about your face. Ask for the exit plan at the first visit, not the last.