I have prominent lines/fat loss in the under eye region and in my nasolabial folds (pointed out by the arrows). I am 20 years old. Which procedure should I do: fat grafting or a midface lift? Are there any nonsurgical options?
Answer: Facelift Vs Nonsurgical Thank you for the questions and photo's.I would not feel comfortable giving you advice based on a photo in this situation.At your young age, your face is going to go through a LOT of changes over the next many years and as we age, we actually lose a lot of volume that you will want back if you try and remove at this point.I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable with and come up with a solution and a long term plan.I can tell you are not satisfied with the way things look right now but it is a terrible feeling to spend money on a procedure and still not be happy.Hope this all makes sense.
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Answer: Facelift Vs Nonsurgical Thank you for the questions and photo's.I would not feel comfortable giving you advice based on a photo in this situation.At your young age, your face is going to go through a LOT of changes over the next many years and as we age, we actually lose a lot of volume that you will want back if you try and remove at this point.I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable with and come up with a solution and a long term plan.I can tell you are not satisfied with the way things look right now but it is a terrible feeling to spend money on a procedure and still not be happy.Hope this all makes sense.
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Answer: Should I get fat grafting or a midface lift? Thank you for the question. I wish you send more photos. It is difficult to make a conclusion based on your single photo. You are young for a routine mid face lifting procedure but your mid face is also deformed way too much compare to your age.
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Answer: Should I get fat grafting or a midface lift? Thank you for the question. I wish you send more photos. It is difficult to make a conclusion based on your single photo. You are young for a routine mid face lifting procedure but your mid face is also deformed way too much compare to your age.
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November 14, 2018
Answer: MIDFACE REJUVENATION For your case, you can consider as the first option the use of fillers, this will replace the volume on the cheek area, where there is a lack of volume, and in the lower eyelid junction with the cheeks, the nasolabial fold will be the last area to correct. The advantage of the fillers is that in case you do not like it, they can be dissolved. Fat grafting is another option, but it is more invasive and requires more recvoery time, also the results are more long lasting, but the results are not reversible in case you do not like them. Please consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, for an evaluation in person.
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November 14, 2018
Answer: MIDFACE REJUVENATION For your case, you can consider as the first option the use of fillers, this will replace the volume on the cheek area, where there is a lack of volume, and in the lower eyelid junction with the cheeks, the nasolabial fold will be the last area to correct. The advantage of the fillers is that in case you do not like it, they can be dissolved. Fat grafting is another option, but it is more invasive and requires more recvoery time, also the results are more long lasting, but the results are not reversible in case you do not like them. Please consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, for an evaluation in person.
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November 13, 2018
Answer: Probably Not A Facelift Based on your photo, the hollowness under your eyes, around your midface seems like it can be improved by fat injections/fillers. A facelift might be irrelevant and too radical if you do not have a lot of excess skin. Volumizing the face can also prove a tightening of skin. A buccal fat removal may also be beneficial to reduce the chubbiness in your lower cheeks. It's best to consult a board certified facial aesthetics surgeon in person and discuss your options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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November 13, 2018
Answer: Probably Not A Facelift Based on your photo, the hollowness under your eyes, around your midface seems like it can be improved by fat injections/fillers. A facelift might be irrelevant and too radical if you do not have a lot of excess skin. Volumizing the face can also prove a tightening of skin. A buccal fat removal may also be beneficial to reduce the chubbiness in your lower cheeks. It's best to consult a board certified facial aesthetics surgeon in person and discuss your options after a physical examination.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Face lift or fat grafting nano-labial and tear trough concerns Thank you for your picture. Given your age, I would not recommend a mid-facelift procedure. I would suggest fillers, including fat if you want to "see" your results with such therapy. If you want a longer lasting result, relocating the fat of your lower eyelids to fill the tear trough deformity would be a more lasting result. You can see such results in patients with a more significant deformity in the web link provided. Look at case # 2113.For the naso-labial fold concerns you have, fillers look like the best option for you. Michael Kulick MD
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November 12, 2018
Answer: Face lift or fat grafting nano-labial and tear trough concerns Thank you for your picture. Given your age, I would not recommend a mid-facelift procedure. I would suggest fillers, including fat if you want to "see" your results with such therapy. If you want a longer lasting result, relocating the fat of your lower eyelids to fill the tear trough deformity would be a more lasting result. You can see such results in patients with a more significant deformity in the web link provided. Look at case # 2113.For the naso-labial fold concerns you have, fillers look like the best option for you. Michael Kulick MD
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