I think I have festoons. I've had these cheek bags since I can remember. I want them gone but can't do surgery. What about fillers to fix the unevenness in my cheeks? There is a clear "dent" on my cheeks when I smile. Do you recommend fillers? If so, which ones?
August 18, 2014
Answer: Fillers Cheeks The photos suggest volume deficiency rather than festoons. There is a prominent trans cheek furrow which delineates different fat pads in the cheek. You would likely do well by starting with one vial (1 ml) of a medium type hyaluronic acid gel such as Restylane with lignocaine, delivered via a single entry point and canula on each side. Then see how it is about a week or ten days later and decide if you require a second vial.
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August 18, 2014
Answer: Fillers Cheeks The photos suggest volume deficiency rather than festoons. There is a prominent trans cheek furrow which delineates different fat pads in the cheek. You would likely do well by starting with one vial (1 ml) of a medium type hyaluronic acid gel such as Restylane with lignocaine, delivered via a single entry point and canula on each side. Then see how it is about a week or ten days later and decide if you require a second vial.
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August 16, 2014
Answer: Treating festoons Festoons can be tricky to treat appropriately - fillers alone typically don't work well. A combination treatment is the best option - this includes reduction of the fluid that is built up in the area (avoiding salt, too much alcohol, smoking, etc), gently smoothing out the irregular areas that remain with either fat or filler in the high cheek area (Sculptra works great for the cheeks), and a topical skin treatment (lasers or chemical peels).
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August 16, 2014
Answer: Treating festoons Festoons can be tricky to treat appropriately - fillers alone typically don't work well. A combination treatment is the best option - this includes reduction of the fluid that is built up in the area (avoiding salt, too much alcohol, smoking, etc), gently smoothing out the irregular areas that remain with either fat or filler in the high cheek area (Sculptra works great for the cheeks), and a topical skin treatment (lasers or chemical peels).
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