Do facial implants age well?

Question

I am researching about the options for a full face makeover. The 5 areas I would like to focus on are my under eyes, lips, cheeks, chin and jaw. I am debating between using filler, fat or implants. In regards to the implants, I would like to know if they would age harmoniously with the face over time. Any answers would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Of course it would help to see photos and know your age.  I am generally not  a fan of facial implants.  Chin implants are okay in selected patients.  Fat injections are highly touted but I think are a waste of time and money.  Often get lumpy or resorb with time.  Other injectables are okay when used conservatively but can get expensive over the long term.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Cheek implants are placed through and intraoral approach under general anesthesia underneath the periosteum directly over the maxillary bone. Once the implants are in place, they are a bony augmentation. The soft tissues of the face including the skin, fat, and muscle are all above the implants and aging process will continue over the top of them.

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