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19 Yr Old Sagging Cheeks, No Fullness on Cheekbones Very Full Lower Cheeks. What Can I Do?

Mariah_SJan 12, 2011
I have always had chubby cheeks but now they appear saggy. I have very little volume on my upper cheeks and a lot of volume around lower cheeks and jaw. It looks horrible. I have seen 2 plastic surgeons one recommended liposuction around jaw and injections or implants in upper cheeks. The other recommended a chin implant and one and a half syringes of Radiesse injections to each upper cheek before doing anything permanent to upper cheeks. I would appreciate any other suggestions and advice.

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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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