I'm 35 and generally had decent skin, not much wrinkling to speak of (11's mostly). Always had a long face but fuller cheeks. Recently it's hollowed out from the act of smoking (pulling smoke I believe) in a dramatic few months, as I only picked up the habit in 2013- but things changed dramatically between summer 2013 and December 2013. Im shocked, horrified and of course stopped smoking. Is this hollowing reversible ? and If I choose to go for fillers what would be my best options ?
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February 21, 2016
Answer: Can hollowing cheeks from short-term smoking be reversed? Yes.
Sculptra is a wonderful product. You can get natural filling especially in the mid face and jowls for up to two years. However, one of the potential side effects is granulomas. That is why Sculptra is contraindicated under the eye area where the skin is so thin. Sculptra is a deeper inj...
There is a very low probability that you would develop problems from Sculptra as long at the physician is experienced with its use.
I have never seen these complications in my practice and have been using this product for many years.
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Sculptra is a deep facial injection and is indicated in the mid face, temples, and jowls. Sculptra is not indicated i the tear trough or under eye area where the skin is very thin. For the best results please find a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience in cosmetic i...
