Best option to increase forward projection of high, flat cheekbones?

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I'm an Asian female with high, relatively defined cheekbones but I lack forward projection. Would fat grafting, cheek implants, or cheek fillers be most appropriate? What are the pros and cons of each?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Without a picture, it's difficult to determine what would be best. Fat, fillers, such as Radiesse, Voluma, implants and Sculptra can all be used.  The pros of fat/implants are it's a permanent solution while the pros of fillers is it gives you a temporary understanding of how you will look with augmentation. Please see a professional for an evaluation.  Best, Dr. Emer

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

photographs or an examination would give a better idea of what you want and therefore what the treatment would be. Briefly one can use a filler that is reversible such as Voluma and if you like that later have the same result created with a permanent cheek implant. I would not advise fat grafting for this  because of irregularities which are not reversible.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

When patients have a flat maxilla a flat cheek profile, fillers can be placed together temporary augmentation in the office setting. Patients desire permanent augmentation, silastic cheek implants can be used. The cheek implants are manufactured in a large variety of sizes and shapes, which is best determined  At the time of the consultation and examination, since the cheeks  and the face are three-dimensional structures.

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

If you don't mind the 'surgical' solution  then fat is best. We all have an unlimited supply, even very slim people and its natural. If taken from the right place it can last for the longest time and is as natural a solution as there is. In my practice it is performed as an LA OPD procedure and takes 45 minutes.

It gives reliable results with minimal downtime. Hope that helps.

Adam Goodwin

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

As you mentioned fat,fillers, and implants can all be used to increase cheek projection. Implants are permanent, fat will last longer than most fillers but fillers are the easiest for the patient. Consult with a physician who uses all techniques, will show you multiple examples of results, and will describe the advantages and disadvantages of each depending on you goals and expectations. There is no single right answer.

Best option to increase forward projection of high, flat cheekbones?

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Best option to increase forward projection of high, flat cheekbones?

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Answer: Fat is best

Answer: Fat is best

Answer: Best Technique to Increase Forward Projection of Cheeks

Answer: Best Technique to Increase Forward Projection of Cheeks

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