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Thanks for the question.
Certainly, all medical procedures have risks, and artery occlusion is a known
risk for filler injections. Having said that, the risk is quite rare. Most highly
experienced physicians, who specialize in facial rejuvenation, use fillers
numerous times every week, and have never experienced an artery occlusion. But
even though artery occlusion is rare, there are standard protocols for addressing
an occlusion. If you choose to have filler in your nasolabial folds, make sure you
choose an experienced aesthetic physician who is prepared to treat an
occlusion, if , no matter how unusual, it were to occur.

I really want to get filler done on nasolabial folds. I am scared of artery occlusion. How common is this?

Thanks
for the question and the photo. Unfortunately, the photo provides limited
useful information to provide a definitive answer to your question. In general,
I can certainly appreciate asymmetry in your facial structure and this is not
terribly unusual in most patients i.e. we're all asymmetric. In order to
provide you with specifics, an experienced facial plastic surgeon would need to
perform a physical exam, which would allow evaluation of the skeletal
structure, muscular structure, as well as the remaining soft tissues in three
dimensions. Having said all of that, it is very likely that the appropriate use
of fillers/collagen stimulators/neuromodulators&nbsp; can provide you with significant improvement in
overall facial balance.

My jawline is pretty seriously imbalanced, with the left side being significantly more define, causing that side to look swollen, also impacting the appearance of my neck. Will a filler create a better balance?

Will a filler treatment on my jawline help balance my facial appearance? (Photo)

Thanks
for the question. I believe this would be an "off label" use of
Sculptra. However, it is likely that the product can be used safely in the hip
area. Any time you consider a medical procedure, it is important to choose a
highly trained and experienced physician. In these incidences, where use of the
product is beyond that of its FDA approval, it is paramount that you choose an
aesthetic surgeon who has used the product in this area frequently, and knows
the potential pitfalls. I hope this helps.

I have considered possibly getting Sculptra injections to help make my hips look more curvy. Getting a fat transfer is too drastic for me.

Are Sculptra injections safe to inject into the hip area?

Thanks for the question.
This question is best answered by the surgeon who removed&nbsp;
your wisdom teeth. However, there should be no reason, at this time, why you couldn't proceed with Botox treatments to your masseter muscle, if
everything has healed from a procedure 4 weeks ago.

I had all of my wisdom teeth removed 4 weeks ago. They were impacted. Everything has healed up just fine. Can I get Botox in my masseter muscle or should I wait longer?

Can I get Botox in my masseter muscle after wisdom teeth removal?

Thanks for the question and the photos. It
is not particularly unusual to have a few "lumps" at 6 days after
injection. This usually represents a temporary "posttraumatic"
response and may represent a very small collection of blood in the lip muscle. Less
commonly, a small gland (s) can become temporarily obstructed and cause a lump.
Either way, these usually resolve over the first two weeks. If the lumps
persist beyond that time, you should return to your provider and have it
corrected.

I had Juvederm injections 6 days ago on my upper left lip to even out my lips from Juvederm that was put in two weeks ago. It was just a tiny amount injected in but there are three larger lumps on the left side that show the lumps pretty significantly when I smile. The right side has one small lump when I smile but it doesn’t bother me as much as the left side. Will this typically go away?

Are these lumps under my upper lip normal? (Photo)

Thanks for the question and the photos. I
understand why you would like to improve your side profile, in the area of your
chin and jaw line. You have a hereditary imbalance between the bony structure
of your upper and midface, and your lower face. The best, and longest lasting,
results would be to have chin augmentation with extension of the implant along the
jaw line. Sometimes an additional bit of filler can further enhance the results.
It is possible to provide improvement with fillers and nonsurgical treatments
alone, but do not expect the results to be as good, and you will be committing
to having treatments done regularly for as long as you desire the improvement.
You appear to be quite young and this could become quite expensive over time. I
hope this helps and I would suggest that you consult a highly trained and very
experienced surgeon who specializes and facial aesthetic procedures and
routinely performs both surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

I don’t like my side profile - will fillers for my jaw and chin help address this problem, I would like a more defined jaw and for my chin to protrude outwards more as my lower jaw sits back further than my top

I don’t like my side profile, will fillers for my jaw and chin help address this problem? (photos)

Thanks for the question and the photos.
Yes, at one week, you're statistically very likely to have your full result
from the original treatment. However, occasionally the best results occurs a
little slower and takes 10-14 days. It would not be contraindicated to do a
touch of treatment at this time. However, your surgeon is probably trying to
save you money, because if further improvement may yet occur, it would eliminate the
need to pay for a touch up.

Got Botox exactly one week ago. I know it takes two weeks to get the full result but if we are all honest, 3-5 days gives a general idea. The injector put a very small dosage in and told me to come back in 2 weeks to asses. I have a weird lump on my chin. It looks like the center is paralyzed perfectly, but the sides have some muscle power still. Should I get more Botox to relax the sides or leave it alone?

Should I get more Botox or wait for bump to go away? (photos)

Thanks for the question and the photos. It
is not particularly unusual to have a few "lumps" at four days after
injection. This usually represents a temporary "posttraumatic"
response and may represent a very small collection of blood in the lip muscle. Less
commonly, a small gland (s) can become temporarily obstructed and cause a lump.
Either way, these usually resolve over the first two weeks. If the lumps
persist beyond that time, you should return to your provider and have it
corrected.

I had Juvederm Ultra injected 4 days ago, it was about half a vile since I used some for my laugh lines. I’ve had JU injected previously but never had this issue. The top is very uneven and also lumpy when I smile. I will note that these lumps are on the ejection site. Any help to ease my mind would be much appreciate. Thank you.

Lumps 4 days after Juvederm Ultra? (Photo)

Thanks for the question and the photos. Without
an actual consultation to gather more information, and do an examination, it is
impossible for me to give you a definitive answer. However, the short answer is
"yes", an appropriate surgical procedure would likely provide
improvement in the lines/creases under your eyes. However, that is probably not
the best option for you at this time. Radiesse is a good option to provide
volume in your area of concern, but it is not a good option for superficial
lines and creases. There are other fillers which are specifically designed to
address superficial lines and creases. It is also common to see significant
improvement using resurfacing technologies in this area. This includes the use
of lasers, infrared technology, and micro needling, to name a few. Platelet
rich plasma/stem cells are also used in combination with micro needling and/or
skin resurfacing laser treatments to further enhance results. I would suggest
that you seek a consultation with a well-trained and highly experienced facial
aesthetic surgeon to learn all of the options available to you, and which ones
you are a good candidate for. I hope this helps.

I recently had Radiesse injected into my cheeks, and while it improved my overall appearance, it did little to improve the lines under my eyes. I am willing to have surgery, even though the doctor who treated me with the filler cautioned against it at this juncture due to the elasticity of my skin.

32 year old male and would like to know if surgery would help improve the appearance of the lines/creases under my eyes? (Photo)

Thanks
for the question. I'm not aware of any actual scientific studies that answer
your question definitively. However, from my overall education and experience,
it is very likely that your muscles will become less bulky if you do not
routinely work them out aggressively ("aggressively chewing hard
gum"). Botox would generally work the same way i.e. reduce the ability to
chew aggressively and, therefore, allow the muscle to get smaller. I would
recommend a 3-6 months trial of behavior modification prior to trying a
medication (Botox).


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I have been aggressively chewing hard gum for the benefits I thought it would have on my facial structure, however, I now realize I have been mistaken and do not like the way my jaws have widened up. I know most doctors would recommend botox, but because I have been chewing gum so destructively would my muscles go back to the same structure if I stopped? Similar to other muscles on the body?

Will my jaw muscles go back to normal if I stop chewing gum?

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