Deep Upper Cheek Dents - Fillers or Facelift?

September 2, 2010
Asked By:5917anon in Washington, DC

I am 42 y/o. I have deep dents in my upper cheeks. Best way to deal with the dents: (a) dermal fillers (and what brand), (b) mini-facelift (what type) or (c) other? Thanks

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January 2, 2019

Answer: Your upper cheek grooves may benefit from Injectable Fillers.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 2, 2019

Answer: Your upper cheek grooves may benefit from Injectable Fillers.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 6, 2013

Answer: Cheek Dents May Respond Well To A Combination Of A 3D Vectoring Lift in the Crow's Feet Area & Fiiler

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 6, 2013

Answer: Cheek Dents May Respond Well To A Combination Of A 3D Vectoring Lift in the Crow's Feet Area & Fiiler

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
September 14, 2010

Answer: Malar Mounds treated with a Cheek Lift or Mid-face Lift not Fillers: See a Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon for Surgery

Andrew P. Trussler, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 14, 2010

Answer: Malar Mounds treated with a Cheek Lift or Mid-face Lift not Fillers: See a Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon for Surgery

Andrew P. Trussler, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 1, 2013

Answer: Try fillers before surgery for your cheek "dents"

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 1, 2013

Answer: Try fillers before surgery for your cheek "dents"

Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 4, 2010

Answer: Fillers or Surgical Lift For Correction of Mid-Cheek Groves

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 4, 2010

Answer: Fillers or Surgical Lift For Correction of Mid-Cheek Groves

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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