I'm 24 . Would a midface lift give me the facial contours I want? (Photo)

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I'm a 24 y.o. Asian. I've had a buccal fat removal and jowls lipo but still find my face chubby. My right face fat seems to be pushed outwards making it look fatter than the left. Botox to my masseter doesn't seem to address the problem. The picture of the Korean actress (no I'm not trying to look like her) shows the kind of facial contours I want. What procedure(s) would be recommended? I was suggested a midface lift by a Korean plastic surgeon; he said my cheek seems to be drooping. Thank you!

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

It looks like you need more definition in your cheeks based on your wish pic. You can do this with fillers, or possibly cheek implants to create more contour there.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A mid facelift is definitely not a solution to your problem. Volume enhancement of the cheek area can give a more angular face. This can be done very safely and is a reversible maneuver.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  You have had a nice result from your previous aesthetic procedure.  Based on the pictures I do not see an indication for a midface lift.  If you want to increase the projection of your cheeks possibly a cheek implant would serve you better.Good lick.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

presumably from the procedures you have already had.  I would agree with the others that you could consider augmenting your cheekbones as your photos give the impression that they are somewhat flat.  To get an idea, you could have a surgeon inject some saline and if you like it, consider the fillers, implants, or fat grafting if you feel this will make a difference in your life.

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

You are not a candidate for a cheek lift.  You have more volume in your mid to lower cheek than your upper cheek, which is the opposite for the actress you posted.  The best option would be cheek implants and possibly a little filler to give an appearance of a high cheekbone.

I'm 24 . Would a midface lift give me the facial contours I want? (Photo)

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