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What Will Work For Hollow Cheeks?

asked 1 year ago by South Brisbane in South Brisbane, 04
Latest answer by Edward Lack, MD
Question viewed 689 times
Tags: cheeks, fat injection, hollow

I have Hollow Cheeks, I had Fat Implants, but It didn't work. I used Restilyn which is a water based filler. I seem to get rid of it very quickly, so is there an alternative, which helps with my hollow cheeks and is more long lasting. I thought about sculptra?

16 answers to What Will Work For Hollow Cheeks?

Hollow cheek treatment

The best options for this problem are either autologous fat injections which are long lasting or a deep dermal filler such as Sculptra which lasts 12-18 months.

Richard Chaffoo, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Sculptra may be the beest filler for hollow cheeks

Sculptra may be the best filler for hollow cheeks. By inducing the patient to make their own collagen over a period of many months it has the potential for long lasting correction of the entire cheeks

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Hollow Cheeks

For some people, HAs are a good option. From what you have said, you feel as though you did not get the results you were hoping for. It could be that you require more. However, Sculptra and Radiesse are other great options. If you are looking for longevity, I would recommend Sculptra. Sculptra does require 2-3 treatments.

David V. Poole, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Treatment options for hollow cheeks

There are several options to restore volume into a hollowed appearing cheek area. Probably the best option is to use your own fat. This will require removal of fat from one area (ex. abdomen or thigh) and transfer to your cheek. Not all of the fat will survive, so you may need more than one procedure to get the best results. Another non-surgical option is Sculptra, which is polylactic acid and will stimulate the formation of new collagen. This requires a few... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Treating hollow cheeks

Thank you for the question. You may want to consider a second fat transfer for optimal results. Alternatively, Sculptra is a good alternative for cheek volumization. Keep in mind that since Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, you will likely need 2-3 treatments over several months for optimal results. Best of luck, Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Filler for hollow cheeks

The best and most permanent filler is fat. This is very technique dependant so make sure that your surgeon shows you his/her results. Other reasonable alternatives are Sculptra and Radiesse. Sculptra usually needs to be injected at least twice and lasts for 12-18 months. Radiesse can be done in one injection and usually lasts over a year.

Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Hollow cheeks? Think Sculptra or Radiesse

Of course, HA fillers are also an option, but you get more results and more longevity for sunken cheeks with Sculptra or Radiesse. Be sure you see someone credentialed to do this since these are not reversible fillers.

Mary Lupo, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

Restylane Alternative for Cheeks?

Hi SB. We prefer Perlane or Radiesse in the cheeks. Both products should provide superior volume and additional longevity to the Restylane injections you had. Good luck.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Volume augmentation filling for the cheek

Radiesse is a wonderful product for cheek augmenation if your fat injections have not worked. Sculptra is a collagen stimulator so it acts as a "seed" to help the body produce more collagen. Both can create nodules or lumps, but these are usually small and not disfiguring and not very common.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Radiesse is a great product for cheek augmentation

My favorite filler for hollow and flat cheeks is Radiesse. It is a more robust filler than Juvederm, Perlane and Restylane and more controllable then Sculptra. I also prefer it over Sculptra because you see the results immediately, need only 1-2 treatments and it is usually less expensive than Sculptra. Cheek augmentation is an art so make sure you go to someone who is very skilled, and artistic, with fillers and who has a lot of experience "sculpting" cheeks.... more

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Treatment for Hollow Cheeks

No question, your best choices for treatment of hollow cheeks are either Radiesse or Sculptra. They each have their advantages and disadvantages so you should seek the advice of a physician who is skilled in injecting both products. As you discovered, Restylane should not have been used for this purpose.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Sculptra For Hollow Cheeks Is An Injectable Filler Option.

The best injectable filler for hollow cheeks would be Sculptra. Because it delivers its crystals or seeds in a water-based solution, you can get a more even distribution of the product throughout a large area like the cheeks. (submalar area technically) It does require a series of injections to get its maximal effect but the result can persist for up to two years. Usually I like injectable fat for the submalar triangle because of its immediate effect. Why your previous fat injection... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Filling out hollow cheeks: think two dimensional!

The cheek has to be thought of in two dimensions. Rounded in the front and shaped on the sides. This is from two things: the underlying cheek bone and the soft tissue covering. Both need to be considered to create a beautiful cheek. Cheek impants may repair a bony deficiency from below while a filler will augment the soft tissue covering. A consultation is necessary to see what is truly going to be right for you. Dr. D

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treatment for hollow cheeks

When you need replacement of a relatively large amount of soft tissue deficit (like hollow cheeks) the best approach is to use a biostimulatory filler like Sculptra or Radiesse. Both promote new collagen deposition. Of the two Sculptra is more long-lasting, but requires several, usually three treatments, and one sees results usually a month after the second treatment.\ Radiesse does give immediate filling in addition to collagen stimulation, but lasts less (12 months vs 30... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Treatment of Hollow Cheeks

I am not sure what you mean by fat implants, but generally fat injection would be my choice in treating hollow cheeks. Otherwise, I would be inclined to use either Sculptra or Radiesse, both of which should last laonger than Restylane and are designed for deeper injection.