I'm 18. How do I tell if I have a poor maxilla? How do I bring it forward? Will cheek implants help?

  I have performed many Cheek Augmentations with dermal fillers (I prefer Perlane) and using Cheek Implants for a permanent augmentation for over 25 years.  Without non-smiling photos of your face, there's no way to tell if you are a candidate for either.  Fillers are a quick office treatment while cheek implants are made out of silastic and require surgery for placement.  I have to be honest and tell you that it's a bit unusual for an 18 year old to require cheek implants as the face still retains a significant amount of baby fat around the cheeks.  You can always e-mail us photos for further evaluation.  Hope this helps.