Would rather not show photos, sorry. I had malar fat grafting done a month ago but it's basically all gone, though I loved the results while they lasted. My infraorbital region is very recessed from an underdeveloped maxilla and I have yellowish-brown discoloration around my eyes. I've heard that with age, malar silastic implants can look unnatural. do infraorbital implants have this same affect? would getting a smaller one help? whats the rate of removal/infection? does it change the eye shape?
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November 23, 2017
Answer: Options for maxillar hypoplasia, infraorbital rim deficiciency
The advantage of using cheeks fillers or volumizers is that it gives you a good idea of what augmentation will look like and if you do not like the effect, then it will resorb over time and can also be reverse. Fat is somewhat permanent depending upon your ability to retain it in that area. We...
Voluma® and Restylane® Refyne are the current gold standard for shaping and enhancing the cheeks. In the hands of an excellent and experienced trainer, cheek asymmetries may be minimized as well. Please consult a board certified aesthetic dermatologist for a consultation.
Thank you for your picture. Injectable fillers, such as Juvéderm® Voluma XC can work well to even out the face and Juvéderm® Volbella XC for the lips. The injection process takes only about 15 minutes and the results can last up to a year. The cost typ...
