Facial Exercises for Sunken Cheeks and Fat Above Nasolabial Fold?

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I asked a question about my sunken cheeks and fat above the nasolabial fold just a couple of days ago.  The answers where interesting. I'd just like to know what some top Doc's think about the effectiveness of facial exercises for sunken cheeks and fat that has remained above my nasolabial fold.  I've lost over 25kg in the past year and am 25 years old.  Is it possible that facial exercises can help rebuild sunken cheeks and/or disperse the fat above my nasolabial fold or at least make it less noticeable?   I hope my picture is ok...sorry about the editing...

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Based on the photograph you have submitted, a facial volume enhancer such as Sculptra would be most beneficial.  Facial excercises are just about 100% guaranteed to give you no result.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

You would be wasting your time. The use of fillers with or without some form of cheeklift  or cheek implants is your best bet to do this.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
Unlike the much larger skeletal muscles of the body, there has not been convincing evidence that regular exercise of the facial muscles leads to increase in their volume, or that this would be an aesthetically pleasing improvement.
In fact, the areas in which you (and most people) have lost volume are NOT areas that would be likely to increase in size even if the muscles of your face DID get larger with exercise, as these creases are perpendicular to the muscles themselves...
Your best bet is to pursue fillers for restoration of the lost volume. The result is very pleasing and natural and won't require you to make funny faces in the mirror.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Facial exercises are unlikely to produce sufficent mass to correct your problem. There are very thin muscles in this area and the facial muscles are composed of fibers that are not likely to bulk up like other muscles such as your pectoralis. They are intended to move against little resistance and respond rapidly.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

In my opinion, facial exercises will have little if no effect on your sunken cheeks.  You need to replace the lost volume with either fat injections, dermal fillers or cheek implants.  I hope this is helpful.  Good luck.

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