I had a habit (hair pulling disorder) for 15 years that caused me to be very expressive (raising my eyebrows, squinting, smiling tightly, etc) repeatedly for hours on end. So I probably built up my facial muscles more than the average person. I've since stopped that habit & have been careful of being too expressive, & now I feel like my face is drooping / losing volume from my muscles getting smaller. I can even feel my face jiggle when I walk and I'm only 25. What should I do?
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Hi @Han2266! The upper cheek is a major support for the under eyes. So when there is volume loss there, not only do the cheeks reflect this, but the under eye can as well with the development of tear trough and under eye hollows. Addressing the volume deficit in the cheeks with the use of a ...
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...
