I had Cheek implants placed about two years ago at the age of fifty and unfortunately for me the surgeon cut through the periosteum, muscles, and nerves in the left side of my face. For one year, we thought I had nerve damage until another surgeon went in and saw the damage. The muscles are detached from the orbital rim of my face. I can not use my upper lip well and I have no fold from the corner of my mouth to my nose anymore.
Can anyone make a suggestion or referral?
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Answer: Facial re-animation vs camouflage procedures
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Cheek augmentation with Artefill will last for many years as the methylmethacrylate microspheres do not reabsorb. Depending on the amount of augmentation desired pricing can be from $1850-$3500.
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Thank you for your question. There are options in treating loss of volume in the midface. Injectable fillers are likely the quickest, with fast treatments that produce nearly instant results. You should enjoy your improvement for many months - possibly up to two years for some patients. The next...
There are many great options for adding volume to the cheeks today. You have mentioned fat grafting which is an excellent option but does require a surgical procedure. This requires liposuction from the abdomen, flanks or legs. The fat cells are then processed and transplanted into the cheek....