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Facelift After Restylane?

asked 11 months ago by baby in calgary, AB, Canada
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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I had bad fat remover 5 month ago, my lower face is so hollow and sagging. I had 4 syringe restylane put in 3month ago 10 days later I had another 4 syring restylane put in but I still look hollow, everybody ask me if I was very sick or I lost so much weight,because I looks very thin on my lower face, what should I do? How long do I have to wait to have facelift and what should I do for the hollownes. thankyou.

14 answers to Facelift After Restylane?

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Hollow face

Although it is difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – based on your description it appears that you may be a good candidate for facial fat grafting
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Face Lift

Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and also consider fat transfer or Sculptura. They will guide you in your choices and what the best options are.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift - Facelift After Restylane?

The best treatment for volume loss is volume replacement. A facelift is an extremely effective treatment - for excess and loose skin of the lower face and neck. If the expectation isto increase the volume of the cheeks, nasolabial folds, correct hollowing, etc., I would recommend Radiesse for smaller volumes, and Sculptra or fat for larger volumes. I hope that this helps, and good luck, Dr. E
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift after Restylane

In general, Restylane is not a great volumizer, with Perlane a better product, while Radiesse and Sculptra are even better suited for this purpose
Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facial FIllers

I am not sure what you mean by "bad fat removed" If you tried fat grafting and did not like it or if you had facial liposuction? If you have not tried fat grafting it is an excellent more permanent way to restore volume in your face. It sounds like you need volume, and when your face gets hollow it is fat you have lost, so replacing it is the best answer. Restylane is a very good filler for under the eyes, but not the best choice to restore the most volume.... more
Melanie L. Petro, MD

Alabama Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Grafting

Based on what you have described, fat grafting would allow fullness in your face to restore a youthful appearance. Please choose your surgeon carefully as you will want someone with a thorough grasp of the facial anatomy to address your hollow areas.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Consider fat grafting with short-flap facelift

Consider fat grafting (multi-level fat grafting) in combination with short-flap facelift. This approach allows volume restoration in the most crucial regions simultaneously with lifting of sagging tissues. see video
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Hollow face after fat removal

Photos, of your face, would be helpful as I can't tell how much loose skin/muscle exists on your face. These are the indications for a Face Lift, not to fill in or repalce the fat tissue that was removed. If you don't have Jowls or excess facial skin, IMHO...Sculptra is the best for filling in the lost fatty tissues. This procedure is done 2 to 3 times at 6 week intervals until the proper amount of augmentation is achieved. The results last about 2 years. more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift after filler

It may be possible to combine a facelift with fat grafting at the same time. Discuss the fillers you had placed with a board certified Plastic Surgeon to determine the optimal time for the treatment. Donald R. Nunn Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift after Injectable

I would recommend waiting until all of the filler has been resorbed prior to any facial aesthetic procedures. After all filler has been resorbed, then I would consider revision facial fat grafting in the correct facial areas which need rejuvination.
Richard Ellenbogen, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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I think there is room to disagree on preferred fillers.

However, there is no substitute for a detailed consultation and a treatment plan based on that consultation. Finding a surgeon you can trust is really your first step for a long term solution for your current situation.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Fat removal from the face is not a good idea

You had fat removal and the solution is fat grafting to restore your fullness. You may need fat grafting and face lift if you has sagging.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Hollow checks

The lesson to be learned is never let anybody remove your nice face fillng fat. I prefer Radiesse for these types of fill because it is stronger and lasts longer. If I have a patient who seems to need fill and a lift, I like to do the lift first and then work with the new face.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm ultra plus corrects hollows.

Hi. Sounds like you need a really detailed evaluation, but Juvederm is a better product for hollows. Lasts longer.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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