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Which is the Best Filler for Cheek Augmentation?

asked 2 years ago by MDC2009 in Manhattan, NY
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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3 answers to Which is the Best Filler for Cheek Augmentation?

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Cheek Fillers, Radiese, Perlane

I prefer Radiese or Perlane depending on thick the cheek sub Q fatty layer is. For thinner tissues, Perlane molds better but Radiese lasts several months longer. Radiesse at $900 per syringe is more expensive than Perlane at $800 per syringe but each Radiesse is 1.5 cc while Perlane is 1.0.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Restoring the cheek "apples"

If you define the cheek as the area below the eyesocket, extending upward and outward towards the sideburn, there are a variety of fillers, which can be used according to the patient's wishes. For a surgical facelift patient, in addition to restoring the volume by tightening the underlying SMAS (fat and covering over the facial muscles), I will often suggest using structural fat grafts, obtained from another part of the patient's trunk. Fat lasts very well in this anatomical area, as long... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Radiesse for cheek augmentation

There are several fillers that are appropriate for cheek augmentation and your surgeon will select the product that produces to best and most consistent results in their hands. I have found that Radiesse works best in this area.
Jeremy Waldman, MD

Manchester Plastic Surgeon

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