Fat Injections, Cheek Implants, Injections, Best for Thin Face?

asked 1 year ago by 920140anon in missasauga, ontario
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, face, female, options, thin

hi, im a 21 year old female. Im trying to find the best option to to make my cheek area appear noticeably widder, more oval like. I have a long face and being thin in face doesn't help the situation. I've been thinking about this for some time now and come to find that a surgical procedure is the only option. Just wondering what would be the best option for my problem, fat injections, cheek implants, or some sort of filler? also if I chose cheek implants, would they look natural?please help!!

9 answers to Fat Injections, Cheek Implants, Injections, Best for Thin Face?

Rejuvenation of the thin face

Structural fat grafting is a powerful tool for correcting one of the primary processes of facial aging: the gradual loss of facial soft tissue volume, which primarily represents the atrophy of facial fatty tissue. The importance of restoring facial fullness cannot be emphasized enough, for without it, very few facial cosmetic surgical procedures are truly rejuvenating. As we age the skeletal features of the face become more obvious, and create subtle visual clues that tell the observer... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Ways to widen cheek area in a thin face

Cheek implants are the best option for stable and consistent results in the cheek area. There are several different styles of implants including both malar and submalar. There are multiple different compounds that implants are made of. We believe the silastic silicone implants to be the best and most inert. Cheek implants are easy to reverse by just simply removing the incision for both placement and removal on the inside of the upper lip above the canine teeth. We do not recommend fat... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Treating a Thin Face

All of the above are definite possibilities for consideration for highlighting or widening the cheekbone region. Fillers and fat grafting may require additional treatments. However, these are usually spaced at least one year apart and often even several years apart. Implants are considered a surgical procedure and should be discussed with your surgeon, who will have the benefit of examining you and your facial structure in person.

Deason Dunagan, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

Best Treatment for Thin Face

I use implants, fat sculpting, and fillers, which are all excellent techniques to augment and sculpt a thin face. These procedures are individualized to meet the goals of every patient. Please send pictures or consult with a surgeon who does this work.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial filler, #Fat injection, or #Cosmeticsurgery Cheek Implant for Midface Augmentation

Hi 920140anon in missasauga, ontario, Several cosmetic options are available to improve volume loss in the cheeks or midface. Volume loss is a natural progression seen with facial aging. Midface volume loss may also be seen earlier with genetic predisposition, medical conditions, severe weight changes, or medications too. Treatment obviously is to add volume, typically. Injectable fillers with hyaluronic acid, Restylane, or Juvederm may be appropriate. Alternatively, longer... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Based on your age you may want to try fillers such as Radiesse First

The most important advice that can be given to you is that you should be evaluated by 2-3 surgeons specializing in facial plastic surgery. Fat transfer may be a great option but there is no room for error as the results could be permanent and with your young age we have to be careful about the long term results. Best option may be temporary fillers to make sure you like the results. The decision can be made by working with you facial plastic surgeon.... more

Amir Moradi, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial Augmentation with Fat vs Implants

Fat transfer to the face is a great procedure that gives natural, full results, and works very well in the cheeks and under the eyes. Implants made of silicone also work very well and are permanent, which is a benefit. Any other filler material (Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm, etc) will only give temporary results, and will likely cost you more money in the long run. Without your photos it is hard to make a specific recommendation for you. Good luck! more

Carey Nease, MD
Chattanooga Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fat Injections, Cheek Implants, Injections, Best for Thin Face

As stated by Dr Shafer Where's the PHOTO! But my plan of therapy would be start with Restylane 4 cc's filler to see if you like the effect. If happy I would use Selphyle regenerating filler or Radiesse. Finally an inplant can be the final choice.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Cheek Implants for Fat Injections

Without a picture or examining you, it is impossible to give you specific advice. However, in most people I would suggest injections with Radiesse, Juvederm or fat transfer as a first line treatment. Good luck with your procedure.