Fat transfer or Sculptra in sunken lower cheek (next to mouth)? (photo)

July 8, 2020
Asked By:6100zjj in Chicago, IL

I am very thin due to genetics, there are no health issues. My lower cheeks right next to my mouth are sunken. I do not wish to use temporary fillers. Will fat transfer last in this region, given there is much movement from eating, and speaking? Do you suggest Sculptra or Fat grafting? Thank you

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Answers (6)

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February 11, 2024

Answer: Fat is better than Sculptra

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 11, 2024

Answer: Fat is better than Sculptra

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2020

Answer: Fat is a good choice as long as your doctor is very experienced

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2020

Answer: Fat is a good choice as long as your doctor is very experienced

Jonathan Kulbersh, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2020

Answer: Facial Fat Transfer

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2020

Answer: Facial Fat Transfer

Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 10, 2020

Answer: Sunken lower cheek: fat grafting or Sculptra?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2020

Answer: Sunken lower cheek: fat grafting or Sculptra?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 10, 2020

Answer: Fillers

July 10, 2020

Answer: Fillers

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