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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January 16, 2011
Answer: Options for lack of cheek fullness in a 19 year old
Hi,You symptoms are normal at 4 months post-op. Usually I follow patients 6 to 12 months after surgery. I'm sure you can contact your surgeon periodically via email. It doesn't sound like you need to worry at this point.
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Dr.S.
I am sorry to hear that the results were so short-lived. The longevity of your lift is likely related to the technique of the lift rather than the sutures. I would echo my colleagues advice to return to your surgeon and voice your concerns. Cosmetic surgeons truly want their patients to be happy...
While some degree of swelling is normal postoperatively, to have extreme swelling and stiffness with heat and itchiness is a bit unusual, or at least it would be for my patients. I do not know the techniques or skill level of her surgeon, but because it’s better to be safe than sorry, I’d hav...