What would be best for my problem? Significant midface deficiency (Photos)

May 13, 2017
Asked By:jj10sa in Anaheim, CA

I had Lefort 1 upper jaw surgery couple years ago because I was born with a very recessed maxilla and had a bad underbite. I realize now I still have that sunken in, flat, sad look when face is neutral. So I would like my upper maxilla above the Lefort 1 line to appear flush with cheekbones thus hopefully removing the downward shadow lines gap that is present. I roughly present what I would want. I believe my best route would be submalar implants. For implants, which material lasts best?

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May 16, 2017

Answer: Cheek augmentation with implants

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 16, 2017

Answer: Cheek augmentation with implants

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2017

Answer: Cheek Augmentation (Voluma, Bellafill, Radiesse), Botox, sculptra, implants or fat

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 15, 2017

Answer: Cheek Augmentation (Voluma, Bellafill, Radiesse), Botox, sculptra, implants or fat

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 16, 2017

Answer: I would consider filler before implant

Zein E. Obagi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 16, 2017

Answer: I would consider filler before implant

Zein E. Obagi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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May 15, 2017

Answer: Midface deficiency correction?

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Midface deficiency correction?

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 15, 2017

Answer: Submalar or fat transfer

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May 15, 2017

Answer: Submalar or fat transfer

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