I'm 34f and just recently lost a small portion of my buccal fat (I did not have a removal!). Would stardard fillers like Juvaderm types be a good choice to make my buccal area look a bit fuller? Do fillers to this area require a special technique or is this something any licensed surgeon can help with? I'm not interested in fat grafting. Thank you
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Hi @rosepetal83, it looks like you may have a component of pseudo-fat herniation of the ocular fat pads. I recommend a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Ghazizadeh
Hello Santana8801! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. Based on the photo, the wrinkles that you are pointing to appear to be dynamic forehead wrinkles, and the best way to treat that area would be with a neurotoxin injectable such as...
Hi @Generous799570. Retinol is a great place to begin. In addition, you can add a soft dermal filler like Restylane Refyne directly into the nasolabial folds.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima