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Felix Kuo, MD answers: Non-surgical way to restore volume in midface?

Having had Juvederm injections several times for smile lines before, one doctor said that she could inject it in my cheeks and under my eyes if I want to try to restore some volume. I am hesitant because my experience is that the product stays where it's injected, what would be my options? What is the best and most natural non-surgical way to restore volume in the cheeks and under eyes that won't give me a lumpy result?


Felix Kuo, MD
5 months ago
By Felix Kuo, MD - Long Island Dermatologist

Fillers work well for mid face enhancement, particularly the ones that are thicker and  give more "plump", e.g. Perlane, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Radiesse.  I also like fat transfer for this area for the same reason.  The advantages of fat transfer are that it is very natural and the results can be permanent.  A certain percentage of fat survive with each transfer.

In contrast, for infraorbital filling, I prefer fillers that do not give as much "plump", since the lower eyelid skin is thin and delicate. 

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