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What Are The Risks That Come Along With Cheek Fillers, Is It Something I Have To Commit To Once I Start?

asked 9 months ago by Snl
Latest answer by Sutton Graham II, MD
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Tags: longevity, options, risk

1)Once I start fillers, am I stuck for life - will my cheeks look worst than before if I suddenly stop them? 2)Which filler works best on men? 3)Do fillers look completely natural - will anyone be able to tell? 4)Is cheeks a risky area for fillers? 5)Is it possible to do bit at a time (so 1ml now, then another 1ml in a month - incase I hate 1st results)? 6)I would like the filler to make me look <25 (I don't have wrinkles).. is this a realistic aim? 7)How to find good surgeon in my area?

4 answers to What Are The Risks That Come Along With Cheek Fillers, Is It Something I Have To Commit To Once I Start?

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Lots of questions concerning fillers for cheek augmentation.

I have used various implants and fillers to shape the cheeks for well over 20 years both in men and women. Since you're asking about fillers, for cheek augmentation, I'll concentrate on answering that for you. Here's what you should know about using fillers for cheek augmentation IMHO: Creating the propers shaped cheek using fillers requires the proper aesthetic judgement...ie knowing where and how much filler to use. Creating the proper shaped... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Good Questions about Cheek Augmentation with Injectable Fillers

Injectable fillers are an excellent alternative to surgical cheek implants - and are used much, much more commonly for cheek enhancement. Fillers are generally FDA approved for only the nasolabial groove, but frequently used for other purposes (so called "off-label" use). When used by experienced physicians, they appear to be safe and effective, although possible risks should be discussed beforehand. The reversible nature of these treatments means you will need... more
Sutton Graham II, MD

Greenville Plastic Surgeon
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Cheek enhancement

A wide variety of facial implants are currently available for the enhancement of the skeletal elements of facial aesthetics. The most commonly used facial implants are used to enhance the profile of the chin and the cheeks. Facial implants very widely not only in shape and style, but also in terms of the materials from which they are fabricated. My preference is to use structural fat grafting, as much as possible, to enhance facial features. In many cases, the need for a solid implant... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Risks of cheek fillers in men

Stimulatory fillers such as Sculptra and Radiesse have given physicians and patients a new dimension in facial contouring by revolumizing the aging face through a minimally invasive approach. Injections are well-tolerated by patients. They have a low incidence of side effects and result in high patient satisfaction. Volume replacement is now the most widely used nonsurgical cosmetic treatment for the correction of contour deficiencies and wrinkles of the face without the risk, recovery time,... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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