Hamptons Cheek Augmentation doctors
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Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
260 E 66th St, New York |
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Paul E. Kelly, MD
Hamptons Facial Plastic Surgeon
292 Shade Tree Lane, Aquebogue |
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Mark D. Epstein, MD
Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon
2500 Route 347 Building 22A, Stony Brook |
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Philip Miller, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
60 East 56th 3rd Floor, New York |
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Scott E. Newman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
1035 Park Avenue - Manhattan, Westchester, Roslyn, New York |
Recent Answers
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 flat, with strong bone prominence.
Volumization of the cheeks has become well accepted as we have learned that fat atrophy causes much of the downward shift of the face. Perlane, Juvederm UltraPlus, Sculptra and Fat injections are often done to accomplish this. There are risks with these treatments as there are with cheek implants but the risks are different. Implants can shift, compress nerves and if infected need to be removed. See a plastic surgeon to discuss this.
Hi, I'm happy with a recent medpor cheek implant surgery generally but would like the edges of the implants 'softend' a little around my eye/temple area. I think it's a bit obvious I have something under my skin. I thought something like Juvaderm Voluma would do the job. Is there any problems with putting 2/3 mls of Juvaderm in near cheek implants? and how long should I wait until having the filler? I want to have the filler as soon as possible but not sure if that risks implant infection.
You should get the consent from the surgeon who placed the implants prior to getting any filler done. The placement of the filler is not the concern as it is much more superficial than the plane in which the implant is placed. However, there could be a concern if the filler is not injected in an aseptic / clean technique. A biofilm, or infection of the filler could risk the longevity of the implant as they would have to be removed if they got infected. This is extraordiarily rare with Juvederm or Restylane, but you should still get the approval from your surgeon.
What method is preferred? I am an extremely active individual with a job that forces me to exercise a lot and jump around a lot. However, I don't plan on getting punched in the face or anyhting. My augmentation will be more towards the medial cheek area, orbital rims, and some augmentation slightly on the lateral cheek. I have thick skin. Should I absolutely get screws? Will suture to the bone be enough? What are the pros and cons of each fixation method?
Dear Radicalcad - I have been doing implants of solid silicone for the last 15 years - I have never secured the implant with anything other than a skin bolster which is required to stay on the outside cheek skin for 4-5days. I have had no misplaced implants or troubles thereafter regardless of my patients physical activities. The small cotton ball holds the implant in the small pocketed position while the bodies own natural structure surrounds the material within a few days, locking it into position. The implant is a foreign material in and of itself and have found no additional benefit from introduction of another to the equation in the form of a screw or other. The implant is a great addition to restoring youthful contour - best of luck with your procedure.
Paul Kelly, MD