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Choosing a cheek filler is about more than adding volume. The gel needs to provide the right support in the right place, with a result that still looks like you when you smile. Obagi ChIQ, which received FDA approval earlier this summer, is designed for that structural work. It joins the brand\u2019s softer MagIQ filler, giving the two products different roles in treating facial volume loss and folds.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what ChIQ is made for, how the two formulas compare and what to know about results and recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Obagi saypha ChIQ is a hyaluronic acid filler approved for cheek augmentation and correction of midface volume deficits in adults older than 21. The formula also contains lidocaine to help reduce injection discomfort.<\/p>\n
ChIQ is part of Croma-Pharma\u2019s established saypha filler line, which Obagi is bringing to the U.S. market. It joins Obagi saypha MagIQ, the first saypha filler launched in the U.S. under the Obagi name. The distinction between the two formulas starts with firmness. \u201cIt is a firmer, but not stiff, filler for more structural correction,\u201d explains New Orleans dermatologist Mary Lupo, MD.<\/p>\n
ChIQ is designed to restore cheek volume and improve midface contour. The goal is fullness and definition that suit the face, including how the cheeks look at rest and when smiling.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one wants an overly projected or artificial-looking cheek,\u201d says Austin oculoplastic surgeon Sheila Barbarino, MD. \u201cThe goal is to restore the soft, youthful fullness of the cheek\u2014especially that natural apple of the cheek.\u201d<\/p>\n
ChIQ\u2019s higher G-prime, a measure of gel firmness, helps explain its role as a structural filler. In general, a higher G-prime gel provides more support and is better suited to areas where the goal is shape, contour and lift. This is one reason a provider may choose a firmer gel when enhancing facial definition with filler.<\/p>\n
Clinical results support improvement through 48 weeks, or roughly 11 months, in most patients. At that visit, 72 percent of ChIQ-treated patients still had at least a one-point improvement on the study\u2019s midface volume scale, according to the FDA patient guide.<\/p>\n
How long results remain visible can vary based on the amount used, the treatment area and individual factors. Obagi notes that the material may remain in the treated area for about two years, but that does not necessarily mean the same degree of visible correction will last that long. Cheek enhancement is generally tailored to a patient\u2019s anatomy, baseline volume and desired degree of contour.<\/p>\n
ChIQ provides firmer support for cheek volume and contour. MagIQ is softer and approved for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, the lines running from the sides of the nose toward the mouth.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have been particularly impressed by Obagi saypha MagIQ for the nasolabial folds,\u201d says Omaha, NE dermatologist Daniel Schlessinger, MD. \u201cThat is a particularly tricky area to treat while still looking natural, and truthfully, until MagIQ came along, I was never satisfied with any filler for treating these lines.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we have absolutely loved the results from MagIQ,\u201d he adds. \u201cIt injects very smoothly and predictably, and it gives consistent results. It has quickly become one of my favorite offerings.\u201d<\/p>\n
ChIQ is part of the same hyaluronic acid filler category as products in the Juv\u00e9derm, Restylane and RHA collections. Its formulation uses Croma-Pharma\u2019s MACRO Core Technology, which creates a uniform gel intended to provide structural support. Hyaluronic acid fillers come in a range of textures and firmness levels, which is why the best choice depends on both the area being treated and the desired result.<\/p>\n
For patients, the practical question is whether ChIQ\u2019s firmer profile suits the correction they want. \u201cIt is a firmer, but not stiff, filler for more structural correction,\u201d Dr. Lupo says.<\/p>\n
Early feedback on the treatment experience has also been positive. \u201cObagi saypha ChIQ is one of my favorite fillers now because it provides a smooth and reliable experience,\u201d says Omaha, NE dermatologist Joel Schlessinger, MD, whose practice participated in the clinical trials. Obagi entered the injectable category with MagIQ before expanding the line with ChIQ.<\/p>\n
The choice ultimately depends on the area being treated and the result a patient wants. \u201cDifferent fillers are designed for different areas of the face,\u201d says Dr. Barbarino. \u201cOnce the initial swelling settles, the goal is to look like yourself\u2014just more rested.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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