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Will Cheek Implants Give a Better Facial Structure?

asked 2 years ago by corpuskristen in Greer, SC
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, cheeks, face, jowls, female, flat, skin

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 structure to hold my skin up? Do I need cheek implants?

8 answers to Will Cheek Implants Give a Better Facial Structure?

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Cheek Implants, Cheek Augmentation, Cheek Enhancement

Absolutely. I have shaped faces, making them more attractive with Cheek Implants for over 20 years....you just need the proper size and shaped Cheek Implant.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Facial Definition

Volume enhancement in the mid-face would improve facial contour and definition. This can be achieved with fillers or cheek implants. I prefer the latter because the implants provide a more permanent result. Although I cannot be certain with the picture submitted, your chin looks a little wide and may also lack projection. A profile view would be helpful. You have a high hairline with a long forehead. Consider a hairline lowering procedure, which would improve facial proportions.... more
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Judging from the photographs you may benefit from volumization of your midface

Kristen when I observe your photograph and read your concerns I tend to agree with your opinion about midface/check volumization. Physical examination is very important to evaluate the structure support of your face and you may benefit from non invasive fillers to invasive cheek implants. The goal would be to raise the fullness of your face to the malar/side of cheeks area.
Amir Moradi, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Consider Fat Injections or Cheek Implants

Hi Kristen, Thanks for submitting a photo makes it a little easier to offer some perspective (a side view and physical exam would be most helpful). I see what you are saying about the early jowls - but they really are early and 31 is young for a facelift. A"mini-lift" might be an option but I think you would be better served at this point with either fat injections to the cheek or cheek implants. There are several benefits and downsides to either approach and these are... more
Kamran Jafri, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cheek Implants vs. Fat Grafting

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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Cheek implants for better facial structure

A flat appearance of the cheeks is an indication to have cheek implants. This is a cheek augmentation, used to give better cheek structure. At 31 years of age, there is no need for a facelift, and there is no jowling present. Cheek implants are placed through a gingival incision above the upper teeth and can always be removed if necessary.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Cheek and Face Lift for Younger Patient

You have several options to help rejuvenate your face by adding volume. Consider starting with non-surgical options first, then advancing to cosmetic surgery as necessary. Injectable fillers or fat injections are the initial treatment for facial rejuvenation for younger patients. Some injectable fillers, such as Sculptra, are placed deep to the skin to add volume. Autologous fat grafting is another method to add volume. Fat is obtained from your abdomen via liposuction. Fat may be used to... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Cheek implants

Cheek implants are an excellent way to restore upper facial width and projection.  Another way to do this is micro fat grafting.  In your case I would agree that it's volume you need, not a facelift.  In addition fillers in a nasolabial folds and the corners of the mouth will add improvement.
Christopher L. Hess, MD

Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

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