TMJ face looks deformed: my face looks sunken in the temples and the cheeks.

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Since my face has changed dramatically. It went from round and full to angular and hollow. Suddenly I have cheekbones that came out of nowhere and my face looks sunken both in the temples and the cheeks. I am so concerned about the skeletal cheekbones and hollow cheeks. It hard to look in the mirror these days. I want my face back! What would be the quickest way to get my face back I do not want to wait more than three months to get back to how it was. thank you

Lisa Jenks, MD · Answer

You have described the aging process that occurs in many of us.  The good news is that there are safe procedures that can restore the volume you have lost.  Without an in-person exam, it is difficult to know exactly what your best options are.However, fillers can be an excellent way to restore volume and they provide quick results.  Adding fillers such as Voluma or Juvederm into the temples makes people look less sunken.  Voluma is a beautiful filler for the cheeks and cheekbone area.  It provides both lift and volume and looks very natural.You can also consider procedures that stimulate collagen production, such as microneedling, CO2 laser and/or ultherapy.  However, these results usually take 3-4 months to see.I recommend a consultation with a physician who specializes in aesthetic medicine.

Elisabeth Dancey, BM, BCAM · Answer

It sounds as if your face has lost volume. This happens with age but of course is never welcome. Gradual replenishing of the facial volume using filers would allow you to get your face back. However I would suggest that you take time to let the results develop over a while. Do this gradually so that your face can adjust to each and every treatment. In this way you will achieve natural results.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Volume loss in the temples and midface/cheeks is seen with the normal aging process or weight loss and can be treated with fillers such as Restylane Lyft and Sculptra Aesthetic. Sculptra Aesthetic is a collagen stimulating filler which I find very useful for treating the temples. I recommend you schedule an in person consultation with an experienced injector to determine an appropriate treatment plan.

John Tanqueray, MBBCh · Answer

The quickest, and probably most appropriate, way of treating the problems you describe would be with fillers - the result are immediate. If you need a lot of treatment it may well be best to do this over 2 or 3 treatment sessions.
There's no reason why you can't "get your face back" with the right treatment.
Best wishes,

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question jjmurphy123. I understand your concern. Fillers are used to restore
lost volume in and enhance the appearance of the face.It is difficult to make an assessment without a
formal exam in the office where I can view the skin in multiple angles or without before and after photographs. However,
I hope the information provided here is useful.A sudden loss of volume in the face is usually due to weight loss. If I had a patient who had unintentional weight loss, I would recommend that she see her general physician. Alternatively a number of fillers are available to restore lost volume in the face. Recommendations are based on the individual.Please consult with a doctor for specific
recommendations.  Good luck!

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