Toronto Cheek Augmentation doctors

	Benjamin Barankin, MD Toronto Dermatologist 4256 Bathurst Street Suite 400, Toronto		5 answers
	Trevor M. Born, MD Toronto Plastic Surgeon 910 Fifth Avenue, New York		4 answers
	Julia Carroll, MD Toronto Dermatologist 790 Bay St. Suite 536, Toronto		1 answer
	David A. F. Ellis, MD Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon 167 Sheppard Avenue, West, Toronto		1 answer
	Anatoli Freiman, MD Toronto Dermatologist 4256 Bathurst St. Suite 400, Toronto		1 answer

Recent Answers

I Have High Cheek Bones but Underneath Them is Hollow What's the Best Treatment? what's best, permanent treatment to make underneath my high cheekbones look fuller?

A: Cheek treatments

If you have high cheek bones and hollow areas lower underneath, can consider Radiesse or Sculptra treatments, or even Perlane can be used for augmentation.

Anatoli Freiman, MD

Toronto Dermatologist

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) or (c) other? Thanks

A: Fixing deep upper cheek indentations

To fill out the indentations you show & describe, I would first try a hyaluronic acid filler such as restylane, perlane or juvederm because they are safe and easily reversible. You likely would be quite pleased with this. Eventually, you may also consider a longer lasting filler like radiesse, although there is no antidote to it so make sure an experienced specialist like a dermatologist is injecting you. Surgery is not ideal for a volume loss/indentation issue; surgery would be more optimal for sagging and looseness of skin.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologist

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 was not injected under my eyes). The swelling is increasing day after day, my cheeks feels very warm on touch, i feel pain in my eyes and head. And when i touch the bone under the filling, i feel a small nodule. I asked many doctors in my country, some advised to inject steroids, others to do surgical incision. I'm very worried! Please advise!

A: Removal of PMMA filler from cheeks

This problem is not one observed with hyaluronic acid fillers which can be readily dissolved with hyaluronic acid. With a permanent filler, come potentially permanent problems. That said, I'd consider injecting kenalog (cortisone) to see if that helps, or otherwise even normal saline to see if it can be broken up. With the swelling and pain, I'd first consider an oral antibiotic for 4-6 weeks, and then even consider a short course of prednisone for the swelling. If things don't subside after all of that, then excision of the affected area should be considered.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologist