So I had Buccal fat pad removal over 6 months ago and near my jowls is very saggy. In the middle of my face there seems to be hanging fat that needs to be pulled back? I’m not sure if I need Morpheus or something more drastic to give desired looked? Miniface life or lower facelift ? And what is the difference between fat grafting v chin/cheek implant ? And would you recommend either for me.
Answer: Buccal fat pad / facelift Hi, thanks for your question
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Answer: Buccal fat pad / facelift Hi, thanks for your question
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April 14, 2024
Answer: Facial rejuvenation: facelift v Morpheus v fat grafting versus implants Hi thank you for the question ,
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April 14, 2024
Answer: Facial rejuvenation: facelift v Morpheus v fat grafting versus implants Hi thank you for the question ,
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April 2, 2024
Answer: Looking at your photos... Looking at your photos, it seems your jawline definition is very good and there does not appear to be prominent jowls. A Non-Surgical Treatment route could be beneficial for you, skin-tightening treatments like Morpheus and Potenza RF Microneedling can help. Even a treatment called Thermage JawSculpt, which is what we offer at 111 Harley St. could be be suitable for you too, which is a combination of Botox and Thermage to both slim and tighten the face.
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April 2, 2024
Answer: Looking at your photos... Looking at your photos, it seems your jawline definition is very good and there does not appear to be prominent jowls. A Non-Surgical Treatment route could be beneficial for you, skin-tightening treatments like Morpheus and Potenza RF Microneedling can help. Even a treatment called Thermage JawSculpt, which is what we offer at 111 Harley St. could be be suitable for you too, which is a combination of Botox and Thermage to both slim and tighten the face.
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September 18, 2023
Answer: Hard to say without a formal consultation and exam Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer your questions without having a formal discussion with you of your specific surgical goals and a formal physical exam. Let me help answer some of your questions and give you more information though..1. Morpheus treatment primarily helps with skin tightening in a noninvasive manner. A facelift or mini-facelift similarly help with skin tightening (by surgical removal of excess skin), but also allow for adjustments to some of the deeper face structures- e.g. tightening of the SMAS layer, simultaneous fat grafting to certain areas to fill deficits. Also, if you have prominent jowling, significant neck skin laxity, or banding in your neck, these are best addressed with some type of facelift instead of a noninvasive treatment like Morpheus.2. Fat grafting adds volume to specific areas of your face by taking the fat from your abdomen or thighs, and injecting it into your face. This is your body's own natural tissue, so you don't have to worry about rejection or reactions to the injected material. Once the fat "takes" (lives and integrates into the new injected site), the results last a long time. Implants, however, are artificial materials which are placed under the face skin in a variety of ways and locations to add volume to those areas. Medpor and silicone are popular options- Medpor is my preferred implant, especially with chin implants- this material integrates well to the surrounding tissue, and has less chance if migration or distortion. For cheeks, my preference is fat grafting instead of implant placement. If you were getting cheek fat grafting anyway, it would make sense to get fat grafting to the chin at the same time, instead of cheek fat grafting and chin implant..With all that said, the angles and harsh lighting in the photos provided make them only somewhat useful to help illustrate what you are describing. I would urge you to arrange a formal consultation with one or multiple plastic surgeons to really discuss your surgical goals, be formally examined, discuss all your options, and decide on the best procedure(s) for your specific case. I hope this helps!.Best, Dr. Donald Groves Plastic Surgeon
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September 18, 2023
Answer: Hard to say without a formal consultation and exam Unfortunately, it is difficult to answer your questions without having a formal discussion with you of your specific surgical goals and a formal physical exam. Let me help answer some of your questions and give you more information though..1. Morpheus treatment primarily helps with skin tightening in a noninvasive manner. A facelift or mini-facelift similarly help with skin tightening (by surgical removal of excess skin), but also allow for adjustments to some of the deeper face structures- e.g. tightening of the SMAS layer, simultaneous fat grafting to certain areas to fill deficits. Also, if you have prominent jowling, significant neck skin laxity, or banding in your neck, these are best addressed with some type of facelift instead of a noninvasive treatment like Morpheus.2. Fat grafting adds volume to specific areas of your face by taking the fat from your abdomen or thighs, and injecting it into your face. This is your body's own natural tissue, so you don't have to worry about rejection or reactions to the injected material. Once the fat "takes" (lives and integrates into the new injected site), the results last a long time. Implants, however, are artificial materials which are placed under the face skin in a variety of ways and locations to add volume to those areas. Medpor and silicone are popular options- Medpor is my preferred implant, especially with chin implants- this material integrates well to the surrounding tissue, and has less chance if migration or distortion. For cheeks, my preference is fat grafting instead of implant placement. If you were getting cheek fat grafting anyway, it would make sense to get fat grafting to the chin at the same time, instead of cheek fat grafting and chin implant..With all that said, the angles and harsh lighting in the photos provided make them only somewhat useful to help illustrate what you are describing. I would urge you to arrange a formal consultation with one or multiple plastic surgeons to really discuss your surgical goals, be formally examined, discuss all your options, and decide on the best procedure(s) for your specific case. I hope this helps!.Best, Dr. Donald Groves Plastic Surgeon
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August 31, 2023
Answer: Cheek Descent With aging the prominence of the cheek drops. You can address this by correcting the shift in volume. If there is excess skin you can do a facelift. If you want to add volume filler vs fat grafting would be the choice I would go with. An exam and thorough conversation would be ideal. Morpheus 8 is a good option for minor skin laxity, however I do think you need some additional volume to obtain the refreshed and rejuvenated look you are going for.
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August 31, 2023
Answer: Cheek Descent With aging the prominence of the cheek drops. You can address this by correcting the shift in volume. If there is excess skin you can do a facelift. If you want to add volume filler vs fat grafting would be the choice I would go with. An exam and thorough conversation would be ideal. Morpheus 8 is a good option for minor skin laxity, however I do think you need some additional volume to obtain the refreshed and rejuvenated look you are going for.
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