I am 16 years old and one of my cheeks are larger than the other.I do not know if this is apart of growing up and losing baby fat and one is just quicker than the other or something else.I did have braces around 11 and had them removed at 13 and maybe my teeth might have affected my face growth in some way.I would really like to know if I can fix it in any way or slim down the other or it might be a medical problem.
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This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...
Cheek implants are a great way to volumize the midface/ cheek area. The implants sit directly on the cheek bone, however. Thus the hollowing and sagging from tooth loss isn't ideally remedied by a cheek implant. I would recommend that you seek a consultation to discuss your options. It is...
For a more defined jawline to strengthen your profile (and help prevent the dreaded jawline "jowl" sagging), we use injectable fillers like Revanesse Versa - a filler known to limit swelling and give subtle, soft enhancements - or Radiesse. Using a cannula to limit pain and swelling, we inject...
