I’ve always had heavy drooping on the sides of my mouth. I was told only thing that would fix it would be a lifting of the cheeks. I had some filler put in my cheeks to attempt it but I didn’t see any results. But when I pull my skin up near my ears it’s exactly how I wish I could look. I hate the way my lower face is saggy, but I feel like I’m too young for a lower face lift. Is there anything else that could fix this? I wouldn’t mind the procedure I just don’t think a doctor would want to do it.
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From the one very limited photograph, it appears there is a flat maxilla and a flat mid face. Fillers performed in the office setting accomplish a temporary augmentation. Cheek implants offer a permanent midface augmentation and are placed under brief general anesthesia as an outp...
Facelifts performed in your 30s can provide a more youthful appearance, but they may age poorly if not done conservatively or if there is significant lifestyle or genetic factors involved. The longevity of the results can vary from person to person. It’s important to consult with a skilled p...
The midface lift approach is a good option for those who have simple descent of the midface and in particular the malar fat pad. When skin resection is necessary, this may need to be carried to the undereye. When this is done, it may alter the appearance of the lower lid (however, perhaps not...
