No. 06 · Nurse-led

Cheek filler
in Whitley Bay.

Watch the 1 minute videoFrom consultation to aftercare. No sound, words on screen.

Cheek filler is a consultation led treatment tailored to your goals, medical history and suitability. It is available at Refined Medical Aesthetics, our nurse led clinic on Double Row, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, near Whitley Bay, NE25 0PP. Pricing, suitability and a careful, personalised plan are discussed before treatment.

Nurse led clinic. Careful, documented treatment.

Real clients

Rested, not fuller.

45 minute visit
Numbing cream first
Cannula where I can
Review at 2 weeks

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Rachel Storey treating a client at Refined Medical Aesthetics — In clinic with me

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Photos from my client gallery, shared with permission. Results vary from person to person. See the full gallery

Cheek filler at a glance

Who it may help: Adults whose cheeks look flatter, or whose lower face has started to sag. It may also soften the lines from nose to mouth by supporting them from above.
What happens: A free 30 minute consultation first. On the day, numbing cream goes on, then I place small amounts of filler deep in each cheek with a cannula. The visit takes about 45 minutes.
Downtime: Swelling for 24 to 48 hours, sometimes more on one side. Bruising can happen. We review your result at two weeks.
Price: From £220 for the first 1ml. Most people need 1 to 2ml across both cheeks.
Book: Pay a deposit, pay in full or use Klarna. See prices and payment options or book a time.

Results vary from person to person.

Video

Watch: a cheek filler visit in one minute

This short video walks through a cheek filler visit, from your consultation to aftercare. The video has no sound. The words are shown on screen, and they are written out below.

Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. Results vary from person to person.

What the video says

Pushing your cheeks up in the mirror?
The support slips lower Fat pads in your mid face drift down and the bone along your cheekbone slowly thins. Your skin hasn’t changed much. What sits under it has. fat pad drifting down cheekbone support thinning
Your first visit We map your face first A free 30 minute consultation. Where the support has gone, your symmetry, your health history. If filler isn’t right for you, you’ll hear it from me.
Teoxane RHA A hyaluronic acid filler made to move with your expressions, with lidocaine mixed in for comfort.
On the day One small entry point Numbing cream goes on first. I use a blunt cannula, which is safer around blood vessels and kinder on bruising. Expect pressure more than pain.
Support from underneath Small amounts on three or four support points per cheek Placed deep, close to the bone Lifting up and out, without adding width
Straight after Puffy and a bit uneven? That’s normal. Swelling peaks around 48 to 72 hours, and any bruising usually fades in 5 to 10 days.
The first couple of nights One extra pillow Sleep slightly upright and use a cool compress. No alcohol for 24 to 48 hours, no saunas or hard workouts for a week or two, and no facials for 2 to 4 weeks.
Rested, and still you Straight away: you can see the change 2 to 4 weeks: settled, and your review with me 12 to 18 months: how long it usually lasts Results vary from person to person.
Fancy a proper look? Free consultation first, at my clinic in Seaton Delaval. Cheek filler starts from £220. Message me to book Rachel, NMC registered nurse Some images are AI generated for illustration.

How it works

From door to done.

Free consultation30 minutes. I look at your cheeks, your symmetry and where support is needed. If polynucleotides or skin boosters would suit you better first, I’ll say so.
Numbing cream15 minutes. Then I clean the skin and mark one small entry point.
TreatmentSmall amounts at three or four points in each cheek, placed with a cannula. You’ll feel pressure rather than pain. About 45 minutes in all.
Straight afterYou see a change straight away. One side may swell more for the first 48 hours. That’s normal.
Review at two weeksIncluded. We check the result properly, and a small tweak then costs nothing extra.

Pricing

What it costs.

Cheek filler starts from £220 for the first 1ml. Most people need 1 to 2ml across both cheeks. We agree your plan at your consultation. Each extra ml is priced per syringe.

Treatment	Price
Cheek filler. 1ml (entry, both sides)	From £220	Pay deposit Pay in full Pay with KlarnaFor Klarna, choose Pay by card at checkout, then select Klarna from the dropdown.
Cheek filler. Additional ml at the same appointment	From £180
Profile package (cheek + chin or jawline)	From £380

Every treatment includes a review at two weeks, at no extra cost. If you are new, your first consultation is free and lasts 30 minutes. I use it to look closely at your face. Then we agree what you need.

Before you book

The honest details.

What it is

Hyaluronic acid, placed deep. I put it close to the bone in the middle of your face, for support from underneath. It doesn’t fill the surface of your skin.
Why cheeks change. Cheek fat pads drop and the bone around the cheek and eye thins. The lower face can sag, nose to mouth lines can deepen and your eyes can look tired.
The aim. Placed with care, filler may help put some support back so you look well slept. The right product, depth and amount matter. Too much in the wrong place looks puffy.
Cannula where I can. A thin tube with a rounded tip. It’s safer around blood vessels, may cause less bruising and needs fewer entry points.

Is it for me?

Your mid face looks deflated, or your lower face is starting to sag.
Nose to mouth lines bother you. Cheek filler often helps these from above.
You want subtle support, not added fullness.
You’re 18 or over, in good general health, and not pregnant or breastfeeding.

I’ll ask you to wait, or send you elsewhere, if you:

Want a bigger, fuller face. I won’t add volume for the sake of it.
Have an active skin infection, or recent dental work in the area.
Are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive.
Have a big event in the next 2 weeks. Bruising and swelling need time to settle.

Aftercare

Ice on and off for the first few hours.
No alcohol or hard exercise for 24 hours.
No saunas, steam rooms or sunbeds for 48 hours.
No facial massage, microneedling or other facial treatments for 14 days.
Sleep on your back the first night if you can.
Bruising at the entry point is common. Arnica gel helps.
Light make up is fine after 4 to 6 hours. Avoid heavy pressure on the cheekbone.

Severe pain, white patches on the skin or any change to your vision? Message me on WhatsApp straight away.

Risks

Common: bruising where the cannula went in, swelling for 24 to 72 hours, mild tenderness, and sometimes a small lump that usually settles over 2 to 4 weeks.
Rare but serious: filler can block a blood vessel (vascular occlusion). A large vessel runs close to the cheek, so I use a cannula here where I can, and I keep a dissolving enzyme in clinic at all times.

I’m registered with the NMC.

Common questions

Good to know.

Will it make my face wider?

Done properly, no. I work with projection. Lifting up and out. Not adding sideways width. The face shape stays yours. The support underneath improves.

Will it make my face look fuller?

No. Not the way I do it. The goal is structure. Not fullness. Done well, it makes you look rested. Not rounded.

How long does cheek filler last?

Usually 12 to 18 months. Cheek filler tends to last longer than lip filler because the area moves less.

How many ml do I need?

Most clients need 1 to 2ml across both cheeks. Sometimes 0.5ml per side is enough. Sometimes 2ml each is right. We agree the plan at consultation. Not at the door.

Will it migrate?

Not if placed correctly. Right plane (deep, on bone). Right volume. Migration happens when filler is placed too superficially. Or in the wrong layer. Technique matters more than millilitres.

Does it hurt?

Numbing cream first. Cannula technique is a lot more comfortable than needle injection. You feel pressure. Not sharp pain.

Can I have it dissolved if I don’t like it?

Yes. Hyaluronic filler is reversible with hyaluronidase. Dissolving enzyme is on site. If you’re unhappy at the 2-week review, we can adjust or dissolve.

What about cheek filler “migration” I see online?

Migration usually means too much filler was placed too superficially over too many appointments. Sometimes 5ml or more, layered over years. The fix is to dissolve and rebuild properly. I won’t add to existing filler without dissolving first. Not if I think the existing work is part of the problem.

Will it help with under-eye hollows?

Sometimes. Cheek filler placed at the right point can support the tear-trough from below. It reduces the hollow look. For some clients, tear trough filler or polynucleotides under the eye are a better answer. We talk through the options at consultation.

Can I have it if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

No. We wait. There’s no published data showing harm. But the principle for non-essential cosmetic treatment in pregnancy is to put it on hold.

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