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What Filler is recommended for a Thinning Face?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 220 times
Tags: age 45-54, face, male, 190-209 lbs, 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 4 in, sunken, thinning

13 answers to What Filler is recommended for a Thinning Face?

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Fillers for a Thinning Face.

This is not a simple question to answer. Fillers and Volumizers all have their proper place for enhancing the human face to a more natural and youthful state. I would highly recommend going to an experienced practitioner who can recommend what is best for you, since this is very individualized. Generally, for facial wasting (hollowing) I like to treat with Sculptra. This volumizes the area in several treatments for long term results. Fillers like Restylane,... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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What Filler is recommended for a Thinning Face?

Thinning face in a male or a female? Where, on the face, does it appear thin? These simple questions define the most important aspects of using fillers like Perlane and Radiesse to shape and contour the face. The fillers themselves have no inherent magic and the results depend on the MD understanding and following the proper aesthetics of facial beauty to create a naturally more attractive face.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Volume for a Thinning Face

I think most doctors would recommend Sculptra for overall facial volumization. The amount of product you get and the overall effects are very nice. There are some downsides. Another great option is fat grafting. The basics of this procedure is that you do small volume liposuction in the belly or the flank, wash and isolate the fat, and then inject it into the desired locations in the face. The results are permanent, fairly predictable (as long as you inject it... more
John Bitner, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drjohnbitner.com

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Recommended Filler For Thinning Face

I would first recommend that you speak to a board certified specialist who can give you more specific recommendations. However if you are just interested in learning about various options, hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane are capable of augmenting as well as hydrating tissue to add volume to a specific area. Radiesse, which is made of calcium based microspheres can provide structural corrections to enhance the cheek areas. It can also fill wrinkles and enhance... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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What is the best filler for a thinning face

The best filler by far is your own fat. This gives excellent volumization and is permanent. Sometimes it takes a little touch up to get the final result. Although it may be initially more expensive than temporary fillers, in the long run it is much less expensive, more natural, and more effective.
Kenneth L. Stein, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Sculptra® Aesthetic gives natural results.

Sculptra® Aesthetic is my favorite treatment for a thinning face because it helps to rebuild your body's own collagen in areas where it is breaking down. This, in most cases, looks more natural than just filling lines where there is lost volume. Sculptra® provides natural results that develop over time and last.
Missy Clifton, MD

Bentonville Dermatologist
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Best Filler is recommended for a Thinning Face

The best filler for a thiing face is your own fat. Not only is it OME (original manufacturer equipment) but several studies have demonstrated that it is VERY rich in stem cells and injecting it back in the faces not only volumizes the fat but makes the skin look and feel much younger. The problem with fat is that it requires a small surgical procedure to be harvested from areas of fat excess. Although some recommend Sculptra, this filler is not doctor friendly and has been associated... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Best fillers for a thinning face

For a thinning face, I very much prefer either Sculptra or Radiesse. When comparing Sculptra and Radiesse to the hyaluronic acid fillers, it is important to understand the difference between "stimulatory" fillers and "wrinkle" fillers. When treating problems due to volume loss, I will almost always use stimulatory fillers such as Sculptra or Radiesse. They are injected deeper, beneath the skin, and will generate more volume to create a much better lifting effect for... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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What Filler is Recommended for a Thinning Face?

There is not one best filler recommended for a thinning face. Frequently different fillers are use in different parts of the face, including Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, and Sculptra to name a few. An experienced injector will describe the alternatives depending on his/her preferences and your particular needs.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers recommended for a thinning face.

Dear writer, Most hyaluronic acid fillers presently available will provide excellent results for volumizing the face and diminishing the sunken eye appearance, deep nasolabial folds and jowls. Common fillers used are: Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus (for deeper lines and areas of volume loss). It is important to have your dermatologist or plastic surgeon perform first an evaluation. If you need very large volume injections, I recommend to my patients to have... more
Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD

Miami Dermatologic Surgeon
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Sculptra for volume loss

While it is of utmost importance to find an expert physician to offer their advice about which would filler or injectable treatment would work best for you, my preference for patients who have a lot of volume loss for a number of reasons is Sculptra. It is a great way to restore volume in the face, other than structural fat grafting and it produces a nice, natural look.
Jason D. Bloom, MD

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers for a Thinning Face

There are many fillers that would benefit a thinning face. The Hyaluronic Acid fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, or Juvederm will help, but they may not last as long as other fillers such as Radiesse or Sculptra. Every treatment is tailored to the individual patient. There are so many options available to you, but please go to an experienced injector as this is probably more important than the type of filler that is used!
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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Thin face

I believe fat to the face remains the superior filler. It may need to be done twice to achieve the results . Once the fat has taken you may expect it to stay for at least 5 years
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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