I'm Asian. Would Injectable Filler Give Me 'Apple' Cheeks or Would I Have to Get Implants? (photo)

  I certainly believe that facial fillers would be better than using a surgical implant for the facial areas you are most concerned with.  I like Restylane and radiesse in these facial areas.

Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill, Contour) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for the question and the picture. The area you are interested in is a combination of the tear trough region (hollow area under the eyes) and the pyriform aperture (the area of the cheek next to the base of the nose).  Each of these areas can be treated with fillers (Restylane for the tear troughs; Juvederm, Perlane, or Radiesse for the pyriform aperture).  An alternative would be pyriform implants.  These are placed through a small incision under the lip, and recovery is generally pretty quick.