Whilst having cheek filler 9 months ago my Doctor mentioned that she was removing the skin from the muscle with a cannula/needle and this would only need to be done once as it does not attach itself again. This has really worried me since and I have noticed a drop/sag in my cheek appearance overall and have developed more prominent nasolabial folds. Why would a Doctor do such a drastic measure? Please advise.
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June 14, 2020
Answer: Fillers with cannulas or needles, is the skin damage or detached from the muscles
Facial sculpting and contouring of the face can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Contour, 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,...
Hi. In your case, I’d suggest some botox to relax the muscle in your chin area. If that doesn’t do the trick and you still don’t like how it juts out when you smile, you may consult doctors fir a chin reduction. Make sure to weigh the pros and cons before proceeding with any decision. It would...
Hi and thank you for your question! Based on the picture you appear to be a candidate for chin augmentation with filler. My personal favorite filler for chin is Voluma and I usually start with 1 syringe to see how the patient likes the results. I hope it helps and good luck!