Fat grafting or cheek implants?

Some people are afraid of having implants and this an important thing to consider. I usually use implants to volumize the face when a person does not have a lot of fat to use, for example in women that are physically fit and have little body fat.  After implantation, you can then use the little fat that... more

The primary aging change in the cheek area consists of a combination of deflation and descent of the cheek fat pads, creating a hollowed appearance below the lower lids and deepened nasolabial folds (oblique lines which extend from each side of the nose to the area beside the corners of the mouth). Descent of... more

Dear Sigel Hillel Micro Fat Grafting is a very good procedure for facial contouring. It can be used to contour the cheeks, jawline, temples and forehead.  It involves harvesting the fat from an area such as the tummy of flanks and the fat is prepared and injected in small amounts to add contour. I combine... more

For early signs of aging, there are so many treatments available - as you can see from the other answers.  Rather than cheek implants or fat grafting, cheek volume restoration non-surgically is nicely done with Restylane and Radiesse.  What treatments would be best for you would depend on your own... more

Hi Sigal, There are many non-surgical treatments that can make you look younger, rested, and healthier. I would not recommend cheek implants unless you like that Wayne Newton/ Dionne Warwicke full and unnatural appearance (works well for Las Vegas strip entertainers). Fat transfer is an excellent choice,... more

With the combination of areas that concern you, from lower eyelid aging to cheek fullness to cheek position, it is difficult to know exactly what surgery would give you the best result. The surgical plan could run the spectrum from injectables only, to lower eyelids, lower eyelids with fat repositioning,... more