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Injectable or Implant for Sub-malar Hollowness?

asked 3 years ago by shellseeker25 in 01033
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
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I have high cheekbones, but also hollowness in the sub malar region. I am considering an injectable or a sub-malar implant. Your thoughts? Thank you!

3 answers to Injectable or Implant for Sub-malar Hollowness?

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Many options for injectable fillers for cheek hollowness

  Patients today have multiple options for the correction of cheek hollowness with fillers. In our practice, the two most successful fillers are Radiesse and Sculptra for this problem. Patients must consider that Sculptra must be injected in several sessions for a complete correction of this deformity.
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Submalar implant is a better alternative

A submalar implant is a better alternative and more permanent lasting than injectables for the submalar area. Injectables will have to be redone every three to five months, and an implant would be permanent.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Submalar Enhancement

For submalar hollowness, there are 3 good options available which I usually present to my patients. Below, I include also some pros and cons of each approach: 1. Implants: permanent, surgery, 10 days recovery 2. Fat Transfer: long lasting (? permanent), minimal invasive surgery, 10 days recovery, may need second session 3. Injectable Fillers (Radiesse, Sculptra, Hyaluronic Acid fillers): decent longevity (8 months to 2 years), short recovery (or none) At the end, we like all of these... more
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

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