I'm in my late teens and have a very dull face, I don't have much of a structure and the fat just chills there. I've been wanting the high cheekbone look for a long time. Implants seem like the only permanent way to get the look I want but I'm worried about the dangers of it. I don't want to deal with implant removal later in the future because of infection or bone loss. Will fat grafting give me a look similar to the pictures above? I love Lynda Carter's face structure and want to look like her.
Answer: Nonsurgical midface augmentation Fillers such as Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse and RestylaneLyft are great alternatives to cheek implants. Previous studies have shown that nearly half of patients with cheek/midface volume deficit treated with Juvederm Voluma continued to see a clinical benefit for 2 years. Similar but not quite as long with Resylane Lyft and Radiesse. Another excellent and long term option would be fat injections which is a very simple and short surgical procedure with minimal downtime. In order to determine if any of these procedures are best for you, a proper physical exam is necessary.
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Answer: Nonsurgical midface augmentation Fillers such as Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse and RestylaneLyft are great alternatives to cheek implants. Previous studies have shown that nearly half of patients with cheek/midface volume deficit treated with Juvederm Voluma continued to see a clinical benefit for 2 years. Similar but not quite as long with Resylane Lyft and Radiesse. Another excellent and long term option would be fat injections which is a very simple and short surgical procedure with minimal downtime. In order to determine if any of these procedures are best for you, a proper physical exam is necessary.
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January 15, 2020
Answer: Alternative to Cheek Implants Please feel free and send me a photo and I will be able to have a better understanding on what is going on with your anatomy.In general, most patients are finding fillers such as Voluma seem to feel more natural than implants etc...There are positives and negatives to everything you do.Find a talented surgeon to see you in person and explain the differences etc...
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January 15, 2020
Answer: Alternative to Cheek Implants Please feel free and send me a photo and I will be able to have a better understanding on what is going on with your anatomy.In general, most patients are finding fillers such as Voluma seem to feel more natural than implants etc...There are positives and negatives to everything you do.Find a talented surgeon to see you in person and explain the differences etc...
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Dermal fillers for cheek augmentation Thank you for your question and sharing your concerns. You can consider the use of dermal fillers such as Voluma or Restylane Lyft to help you achieve the desired look and is a great alternative to cheek implants. They can be placed in the cheeks to lift the cheeks and to help soften nasolabial folds.I would recommend visiting with an experience injector that is board certified in plastic surgery or dermatology.
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Dermal fillers for cheek augmentation Thank you for your question and sharing your concerns. You can consider the use of dermal fillers such as Voluma or Restylane Lyft to help you achieve the desired look and is a great alternative to cheek implants. They can be placed in the cheeks to lift the cheeks and to help soften nasolabial folds.I would recommend visiting with an experience injector that is board certified in plastic surgery or dermatology.
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Cheeks fullness There are many fillers that are perfect alternative to implants and would give better results. Furthermore fat injections would also have permanent results that I have gotten excellent results as well in my hands.
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December 3, 2015
Answer: Cheeks fullness There are many fillers that are perfect alternative to implants and would give better results. Furthermore fat injections would also have permanent results that I have gotten excellent results as well in my hands.
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December 2, 2015
Answer: There are wonderful alternatives to cheek implants Volume addition to the cheeks can be performed by two basic measures: a hard implant that is designed to act like bone and change the underlying structure of the face, or soft tissue volume in the flavor of fillers/fat transfer. Ultimately if additional cheek projection is something you desire to change permanently about your face, a cheek implant maybe a better long-term solution because by its nature it changes the underlying structure of the face. However, if you are not psychologically ready for that type of surgery, then the soft tissue solutions can be a reasonable alternative. Fillers in particular are a very nice first step because they are reversible and will allow you to try on the additional volume to make sure that you are satisfied with changing that aspect of your face. Fat transfer performed focally in that region can sometimes be an alternative in cases where only mild amounts of volume are needed. This is where consultation with a specialist who is comfortable with these various techniques would be most useful for you. I hope this is helpful to you – good luck!
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December 2, 2015
Answer: There are wonderful alternatives to cheek implants Volume addition to the cheeks can be performed by two basic measures: a hard implant that is designed to act like bone and change the underlying structure of the face, or soft tissue volume in the flavor of fillers/fat transfer. Ultimately if additional cheek projection is something you desire to change permanently about your face, a cheek implant maybe a better long-term solution because by its nature it changes the underlying structure of the face. However, if you are not psychologically ready for that type of surgery, then the soft tissue solutions can be a reasonable alternative. Fillers in particular are a very nice first step because they are reversible and will allow you to try on the additional volume to make sure that you are satisfied with changing that aspect of your face. Fat transfer performed focally in that region can sometimes be an alternative in cases where only mild amounts of volume are needed. This is where consultation with a specialist who is comfortable with these various techniques would be most useful for you. I hope this is helpful to you – good luck!
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