From the perspective of the longevity of results, cheek implants are better than dermal fillers as they last a lifetime. On the other hand, dermal fillers may need top-up treatments every six months to maintain the desired youthful appearance of your cheeks. Besides, injectable fillers are a non-surgical option, while cheek implants are placed surgically under the cheeks. Hence, the surgical option comes with a risk of infection. But this risk is too insignificant to render the treatment unsafe.