The aging process causes loss of volume in the face. Adding volume with fillers is an excellent way to turn back the clock and delay the need for more extensive surgical procedures. Juvederm is a filler made of Hyaluronic Acid. There are a number of products containing the same material. these... more
Can Juvederm add volume to sunken cheeks?
Can Juvederm be used to add volume to the sides of the face that have flattened out due to aging?
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7 answers to “Can Juvederm add volume to sunken...”A: I Prefer fat Grafting for Permanent Augmentation to the Cheeks
My Raleigh, North Carolina Plastic Surgery Practice I use Fat Grafting to treat sunken cheeks. There are a number of 'soft tissue fillers' are available for temporarily improving facial areas that have lost volume or have developed deep lines and creases. Probably the most popular fillers... more
A: Absolutely
Greetings, Juvederm can definitely be used as a filler in the cheeks. This is an off label use but can be safely done. For severe cheek hallowing, you may want to consider Sculptra (another off label use), fat transfer from the abdomen, or possible cheek implants. All of these are fairly easy procedures which... more
A: A large volume filler would be a better option
Absolutely, but it doesn’t last long and you would need so much that it probably is not cost efficient. Better volume enhancers for the cheek would be your own fat (fat injections) or Sculptra which is used off-label (approved by the FDA for other uses). If the volume you need to improve in your cheeks... more
A: Juvederm is very soft and natural and has wonderful duration in cheeks
Juvederm is one of my favorite fillers for enhancing those sunken cheeks that give you a gaunt, tired appearance. The results feel natural and, more importantly, look natural. The result typically lasts over 9 months as the result gradually goes away. For best results, add a little more at 7-9 months to keep... more
A: Juvederm can be used to fill the cheeks
Yes, a cosmetic surgeon can use Juvederm or Restylane (HA- hyaluronic acid) to add volume to the cheeks. My current favorite filler for these purposes is Radiesse. I gently place this filler from the inside of the mouth (much like a dentist would work). Radiesse has the added benefit that it... more
A: I prefer Radiesse or Perlane for cheek augmentation
I agree with all the other responses. I would just add that my choice is Radiesse or Perlane in this area, but Juvederm is fine as well. There are 2 camps with Sculptra: Docs who use it and ones who don't. I'm in the camp of not using Sculptra, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be used. Steve Weiner, MD... more
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