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Sunken Cheeks: Long-lasting Dermal Fillers Available?

Having used both restylane and perlane, with passable results, I am now searching for something longer lasting. A filler that lasts longer than 6...

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Malar Bags (Cheek Bag) Treatment Options

I am only 27 years old but have had malar bags forever. They seem to be getting worse over the past 4 years, especially on the right side. I have...

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Perlane Vs. Juvederm, Which is Best for Cheek Augmentation?

My cheeks look gaunt and my face is perma-tired looking. One doctor said I need juvaderm but another told me perlane. pls help me understand how to...

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Best Way to Reverse Sunken Cheek Look Due to Weight Loss and Exercise?

Can losing body fat due to excessing working out and dieting cause sunken cheeks? If so, can it be somewhat reversed by putting weight back on? best...

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Cheek Implants or Permanent Filler - How Do I Decide?

For cheek augmentation, how do I decide between getting cheek implants or having a permanent filler injected into my cheeks?

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Can Facial Asymmetry Be Corrected?

The right side of my face is both more elevated and more prominent than the left side; the right cheekbone is more prominent, the cheek itself is...

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How Do I Reduce the Appearance of the Bags Across my Cheeks?

I don't have eye bags, but bags across the top of my cheeks. From numerous google searches, I think these could be known as Malar Festoons? I...

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What is Recommended to Get Rid of Cheek Dents?

I have dents in my cheeks. I am in my late 30s and it seems pretty early to have blepharoplasty or a cheek lift. However, I want to minimize or...

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What's the Best Way to Treat Sunken Cheeks?

I have the gaunt, sunken look in my cheeks.  How can I improve this?  I would be open to surgical and nonsurgical options, I just want to...

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Best Procedure for Gaunt Cheeks?

I am 55, and have always been on the tall, thin side. I am healthy and into sports. My issue is that I have high cheekbones but the middle of my face...

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Solutions for Hollow Cheeks?

What can be done about indentations in the skin directly under the cheekbones that give an aged appearance?

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Cheek Implants - Did my Doctor Upsell Me a Procedure I Didn't Need?

I had rhinoplasty, cheek implants, and blepharoplasty 12 days ago.  I was so happy and excited to get it done.  I wasn't expecting the cheek...

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Sculptra for Deep Wrinkles and Sunken Cheeks - Best Choice?

As i age my cheeks are getting sunken in and my wrinkles are deepening. would sculptra be my best choice? or should i look at fat injection or cheek...

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How Can I Recover Faster from Cheek Implants?

I had my lower blepharoplasty (fat sparing) on January 23 and I had heavy bruising on the right eye. I even had blood shots at the sclera. It slowly...

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Tumescent Liposculpture for Prominent Cheeks?

I am a 26 year old thin/skinny male with prominent cheeks - projection is concentrated in what I would call the "mid-face". Whilst generally...

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Results of Sculptra and Perlane Cheek Injections Gone After 4 Days

I just had a vial of Sculptra and a cc of Perlane injected in my cheeks to correct asymmetry from cheek implants. I loved how it looked on the day of...

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What Are High Cheekbones?

Can someone explain the detailed structure of high cheekbones? What is the difference between high and low cheekbones as far as structure? I would...

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How Can I Get Rid of Cheek Bags?

I dont have bags directly under my eyes but rather on top of my cheekbones. Nothing seems to help and they are visable all the time. Maybe 1 day out...

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Facial Implants for Widening Gaunt Face?

I am interested in restoring my looks after a bad orthodontic experience that has changed my bone structure and soft tissues, making me look gaunt and...

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Procedures Best for Puffy Cheeks and Thin Lips?

I have what I call "bulldog" cheeks, and even when I was thinner the pockets of skin on the sides of mouth would always protrude (I was once...

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Deep Upper Cheek Dents - Fillers or Facelift?

I am 42 y/o. I have deep dents in my upper cheeks. Best way to deal with the dents: (a) dermal fillers (and what brand), (b) mini-facelift (what type)...

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How Much Does Cheek Augmentation Cost?

What does it cost to have cheek augmentation with and without the use of cheek implants?

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Best Filler for Cheek Hollowness?

I have high cheekbones and have noticed that I am becoming more hollow just underneath them and am considering fillers to make them fuller thereby...

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Bad Plastic Surgery: Finding a Good Reconstructive Surgeon?

I had cheek implants placed over a year ago and had major complications. I went to many, many of the so called best doctors in northern California and...

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Will Cheek Implants Give a Better Facial Structure?

I am 31 and I feel like I need a facelift already. My face is very flat and I look like I am starting to get jowls. Is it because I don't have enough...

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Fillers for Restoring Cheek Volume?

I used to have perfect cheeks when I was 18-21. Now at 24, my cheek bones aren't looking as high or defined as they used to. My face appears to have...

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Advice for Sunken Cheeks?

I am 20 years old and my BMI is 18. Do I have sunken cheeks? I am wondering what is causing my face to appear so sunken, and how I could get rid...

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Submalar Implants Vs Fillers for Improving Face Shape?

I am 45, female, thin and have always had a prominent chin, high lateral cheekbones and an average pointed nose. This gives me a crescent moon shape...

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How Can I Fill my Hollow Cheeks Without Appearing Fake and Have a Long Lasting Effect?

Im 30 years old and featuring extreme thinning f the face though im not losing any weight....its aging me fast....what can i do as a long term...

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How Much Do Cheek Implants Cost?

Wondering average cost, or price range for cheek implant surgery (all in). I realize it'll depend on the patient, just need some guidance here on...

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Can Cheek Implants Be Used to Fill in Under Eye Hollows?

I went to a surgeon who said that my under eye hollows/bulges are due to the fact that my eye ball is located there. I was looking at Bill O'Reilly...

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Cheek Implants for Under Eye Circles and Overall Facial Flatness?

I'm 28 now, and have had very dark circles under eyes since I was about 10, so I am fairly certain it is hereditary. I also have a very flat face,...

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Cheek Implants and Nasolabial Folds

I am a 39 year old male and have lost a lot of volume in my cheeks and have deep nasolabial lines. Would a cheek implant soften the nasolabial lines...

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Can a Facial Implant Move Around in Your Face?

What's to stop a facial implant from moving around under your skin?  Is fat grafting a better option for cheek augmentation?

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Fat Injections, Cheek Implants, Injections, Best for Thin Face?

Hi, im a 21 year old female. Im trying to find the best option to to make my cheek area appear noticeably widder, more oval like. I have a long face...

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Cosmetic Procedures Without Surgery for Cheek Crease?

Wondering if there is any way that is cheaper and less painful than surgery to get rid of creases in both cheeks since i was born (makes me look tired...

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Dimple Creation Surgery and Cheek Implants at Same Time?

I was considering getting cheek implants and buccal fat removal or liposuction on my lower cheeks to look more chisled. What one is better,...

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Under Eye Lump - Causes and Treatment?

I have a small lump that appears under my eye. At times it doesn't look like it is there but when I smile it comes up. I thought it was just the bags...

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Sudden Fat Loss in Cheeks - What Happened?

24 years old, I lost my cheeks in a few weeks... It's horrible :( I alwys had full cheeks until 6 months ago when in a few weeks I completely lost...

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Procedure to Minimize Puffy Cheeks?

I am 30 yrs. old and have been doing research and finally discovered that the puffy things above my cheeks are malar mounds. I would like to know what...

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Injectable or Implant for Sub-malar Hollowness?

I have high cheekbones, but also hollowness in the sub malar region. I am considering an injectable or a sub-malar implant. Your thoughts? Thank you!

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Natural Look After Mid Face Lift and Fat Transfer Swelling?

I have had Cheek implants for 4 years and I have been happy with these. My eyes looked very hollow though and a Fat transfer was performed 25 days ago...

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Pain, Swelling, and Asymmetry After Cheek Implants

I had cheek implant 26 days ago. The left side is totally different than right side. Swelling on the left side is still there, and I can feel there is...

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Solution for Cheek Dents?

I suffer from "cheek dents" and have tried fillers with no luck...I would like to know if the ligaments that have been said to be creating...

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Submalar Cheek Implants Placement

Can a submalar cheek implant be placed more laterally, to allow space for paranasal implant? How many cc's does the implant fill? Does it lift sunken...

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Can Cheek Implants Lift the Lower Face?

I have premature sagging of my lower face (nose to mouth) primarily due to an untreated deep bite. So, my facial muscles dont have great support and...

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Flat, Masculine Cheeks - Am I a Candidate for Cheek Implants?

I feel like my cheeks are flat and lend me a masculine appearance. I am interested in getting cheek implants. I have attached two pictures of my face,...

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Options for Adding Volume to Cheek Area?

Trying to add volume to facial cheek area. I'm 54 years old. What's your advice?

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Cheek Implant Infection 7 Years After Surgery?

I have had Cheek implants for 7 years. Can you develop an infection in the cheek implants after that amount of time?

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How to Remove Dents on Cheeks Without Surgrey?

Plz guide me to how can i get rid of dents i am 24 years and suffering this problem. what are the reasons of this?

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"Fat Pads" for Lower Cheek Filler?

Is it possible to put "fat pads" in my lower cheek/jawbone area for a permanent solution to thin lower facial area? I am 52 and fillers are...

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Can Cheek Implants Make Face Symmetrical?

I am 22 years old, male and my left cheek is sunken in such a way that it looks unattractive. My right cheek is also sunken but not as much as my left...

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Weight Gain to Correct Sunken Cheeks?

I'm a 21 year old male, got sunken cheeks. Will gaining weight help? I am not sure how long I have had them, this I just realized recently. My BMI is...

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Restylane After Removing Cheek Implants?

How long do I have to wait to use Restylane after having Porex cheek implants removed?

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Restylane for Someone with Cheek Implants?

Are Restylane injections under the eyes safe for someone with cheek implants?

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Uneven Cheeks - What Are my Treatment Options?

My cheeks are uneven, is there any possibility of making them look more symmetrical? my cheeks have been like this since birth, my parents thought...

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What Procedure Can a 19 Year Old Have to Fix Sagging Cheeks or Jowls

I have always had chubby cheeks and used to love them but they are now starting to sag. I realize 19 is extremely young and it seems crazy but this is...

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Numbness After Cheek Implants

I just had cheek implants almos 2 weeks ago. It was through an intra oral incision. The left side of my lips and lower cheeks are numb. and it doesnt...

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How to Get Chubby Cheeks

Hi, I am 27 years old Male. I am 5'9" and my weigt is 66 KG. My face is extremely thin. My cheeks look like gone deep inside, making me look...

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Options for Improving Fat Above Nasolabial Folds?

I'm 25, I've lost over 25 kg in the last year. My cheeks have sunken but the fat above the nasolabial fold has remained giving me an older,...

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Cheek Implant for Flat Face

I am 19 years old . It seem that I have no cheek and my face is really flat , is there anyway to have cheek or malar like image , it is about 8 mm...

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Safety of Collagen for Cheek Augmentation

Is collagen safe to use for cheek augmentation? Are there any side effects after a couple of years?

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How Common Are Complications from Cheek Augmentation?

I have had cheek augmentation done twice by two different doctors using the same technique (through the mouth) with Radiesse. I did not realize until...

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Will I See Final Results Immediately After Cheek Implants?

I recently had cheek implants. I wanted to know if the final results show instantly or weeks later?

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Porex for Cheek or Tear Troughs Area?

Is it more recommendable to use Porex for cheeks or tear troughs than silicone implants? Why or why not? Can I shape my own custom implants for the...

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How Can I Remove PMMA Filler from my Cheeks?

Hi Drs. 6 years ago i had PMMA injections in my cheeks. 3 months ago, i started having swelling in my cheeks and under my eyes (even though the PMMA...

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Facial Injections to Fix Sunken Cheeks?

I am a 21 year old male, and all my life been skinny. My cheeks are very sunken and make me look sickly even. I would like to get them filled. What is...

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Nasolabial Fold or Cheek Deflation?

What is the easiest way to smooth out the nasolabial line by the nose - inject a filler into the fold to smooth it out or plump up lost volume in the...

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Best Way to Fill Apple of Cheek

Does fat transfer have long lasting results in the apple of the cheek? Does a submalar implant fill it up? Whats the best treatment, My cheeks are...

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