I have lost about 100 lbs in weight, and feel like I have too much sagging skin around my cheek area. The cheeks are drooping. I would like to ask what options do I have to remove the excess skin? Can it be excised? I personally get the best result when I push the loose skin in the direction of my nose. Can an excision be made there? On either side of my nose? It seems to look more natural than when I pull the skin to the side of my face, it only distorts my face when I pull it to the sides.
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Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with a large experience in facial surgery. This is a tricky issue which can have long term consequences. Experienced surgeons have learned that over time we naturally lose fullness of fat in the midcheek area and patients who...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill, Contour) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf...
