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Cheek Augmentation: Implants, Fat Transfer or Fillers? (photo)

Charlie1968
I'm male, aged 45. I have mild malar hypoplasia and significant submalar hypoplasia. My goal is a fuller mid face, especially either side of my nose where the flesh is thin, sunken and lined (I had acne as a teenager so maybe this led to loss of soft tissue here). Some plastic surgeons have suggested silicone implants, others fat transfer. But will submalar implants improve my anterior cheeks? Is fat better? Or a bit of both? Also how to remove nasolabial creases? Thanks in advance!

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