I want to get rid of a large dimple that was created when I fell and hit my face on a corner as a child. What can I do? (photos)

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It makes the left side of my face bulge out a lot and my face is very uneven now. Im hoping to fimd some type of surgery to repair the dimple conpletely and make my face even again.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Facial sculpting and contouring of the face can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra, which would give improvement in facial balance. Fat or implants are alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

The cheek void is significant and my experience would recommend fat grafting to this area. The fat can be injected into multiple planes and looks and feels so natural (it is your own fat). In some cases, this may require a second or third procedure, but the same would occur with other types of fillers. A least with fat, there is a possibility that the results would be permanent.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Since dimple and asymmetry are result of fat tissue atrophy and scarring as result of trauma, the most meaningful reconstruction would consist of fat grafting of the area to achieve more symmetry and balance. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial fat grafting and reconstructive surgery background is recommended. Good luck.

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

Oh boy! Sorry you hit yourself there as a child. Seems like some of the fat in your cheeks traumatically dissolved from the fall! So it looks exactly as you described: you have an asymmetric dimple. Your options include filling it with fat or filler. Filler does not last as long and given the looks might take quite a bit. I would suggest either trying filler once and if you like it proceed to fat grafting. The other option which may be easier is to make a dimple in the other side but really would need to evaluate in person to make that decision. I would try to set up a few consults and see what opinions you get!

I want to get rid of a large dimple that was created when I fell and hit my face on a corner as a child. What can I do? (photos)

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