Non-surgical way to restore volume in midface?

Having had Juvederm injections several times for smile lines before, one doctor said that she could inject it in my cheeks and under my eyes if I want to try to restore some volume. I am hesitant because my experience is that the product stays where it's injected, what would be my options? What is the best and most natural non-surgical way to restore volume in the cheeks and under eyes that won't give me a lumpy result?

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A: Fillers for the midface

Ronald Shelton, MD

Fillers are the best treatment. Juvederm or other fillers work best when injected below the muscle under the eyelid area to minimize bruising and create a more smooth result. The fillers are used in the deep plane in the cheek with multiple passes and small amounts per pass to spread out the product so there... more

A: Fat injections and other dermal fillers

Philip Young, MD

Volumizing for the midface is one of the best ways to rejuvenate this area. Dermal fillers and fat transferring procedures can markedly bring youth to this area in a natural way.  Dermal fillers are a non surgical way to do this without long incisions but the effect is short lived lasting from 6 months to... more

A: The most natural way to restore volume is by injection of fillers

Nissan Pilest, MD

Fillers have become gold standard for volumizing the cheeks. In my experience, Sculptra and Radiesse work wonderful in this area. For under eyes, however, Hyaluronic acid based fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm work better and are safer.

A: Midface rejuvenation

Steven Wallach, MD

Sculptra is an excellent product to provide mid-face rejuvenation.  It requires several treatments but can add fill.  Products like Hyaluronic acids are better for lines int he face and maybe better around the eyes.

A: Midface fillers

Henry Daniel Sandel IV, MD

I agree with the others.  Fillers are the best option for treatment.  However, some fillers are better than others.  Scuptra in my opinion is not a good choice if you are using it close to the thin skin of the lower eyelid.  The hyaluronic acid fillers are great... Restylane probably... more

A: It's not the filler, it's the Filler

Mary Lupo, MD

There are many ways to improve mid-face atropy. I regularly use Radiesse, Sculptra, and all the HA fillers. It is more important to discuss your options with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and go with the filler that they like best for your presentation, age, skin type, etc. I do, however, like... more

A: cheek enhancement

Felix Kuo, MD

Fillers work well for mid face enhancement, particularly the ones that are thicker and  give more "plump", e.g. Perlane, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Radiesse.  I also like fat transfer for this area for the same reason.  The advantages of fat transfer are that it is very natural and... more

A: Fillers are often used to improve fine lines and volume to the face

Lenore Sikorski, MD

Fillers are  a non-surgical way to add volume to the face.  As we age we lose fat and bone volume in our face.  If  you look at pictures of actors as they age you we see a thinning of  the face with age.  This is a natural progression.  On the lower eyelids we develop a... more

A: Juvederm and Restylane are excellent for this

Richard P. Rand, MD

Volume enhancement in the cheeks and lower lids can very nicely be done with HA products.  These make a nice addition to the area but need to be done by an experienced and skilled injector.  They also last longer than around the mouth because of their being less motion in this area. Fat injections... more

A: Mid face volume restoration with fillers

Stephen Mandy, MD

 Juvederm, a hyaluroic acid filler, like Restylane is an excellent choice for midface volume correction.  Alternative choices include Radiesse and Scultra, though both are different in structure and onset of results.  Post injection message in that area by the injector, helps to prevent lumps,... more

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