Is It Possible to Repair Volume in the Buccal Fat Area?

I'm not 30 years old and I would to like fresh and younger, at about 25 years old, my lower and upper cheeks were fuller. I did not have any circles under my eyes. Is it possible to repair these things and give me that young look again? What procedure would be best to fill larger areas? I have read that as we age, we lose fat, collagen, and even bone. Is it possible to restore these things? When I look at pictures of 5 years ago, I can see exactly what has changed. Can surgery help me?

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Restore volume in cheeks, buccal fat pad.

Options to restore volume in the buccal fat pads include fat injections, Perlane, Radiesse and and longer lasting Artefill. Please consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person prior to making treatment decisions.

Procedures to restore volume in cheeks

There are several types of procedures that can be done to add volume to the cheeks and face. Certain areas, including the cheeks, can be augmented with surgically placed implants. There are also several different types of injectable fillers that can be used as well. In general, when you make the face fuller, it does make the face appear younger. A consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon should be able to determine if you are a candidate for... more