I have always had very prominent cheek bones and high. Does this mean I'll never need filler there? I have a heart shaped face. What will be my issues going forward?
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October 7, 2024
Answer: The Benefits and Considerations of Cheek Fillers for Heart-Shaped Faces
Dear Magical,
A few months ago I might have said that you are crazy. Recently, literature has come out from Asia that presents liposuction of the small, superficial perioral fat pads. It is by no means a traditional or time tested procedure, but might represent an option for you. Discuss it...
If you go to an experienced surgeon, we inject the filler below the muscular layer in the cheeks, into the malar fat pads, safely under the muscle. While the lidocaine in the filler may make it weak for a few hours, there shouldn't be a long term muscle effect
Cheek filler is typically used to add volume to the mid-face and enhance the cheek area. While it can improve the appearance of the cheeks, it may not directly address under-eye hollowing. Under-eye hollows are often caused by a loss of volume in the tear trough area, which is the area between...