What can be done about sagging cheeks after jaw surgery? (Photos)

December 30, 2016
Asked By:levmunchkin in Los Angeles, CA

Female, 23. Had double jaw surgery in 2014. It left me with saggy malar fat pads that bulge out. I had no signs of this before surgery. Do these circumstances make me a candidate for a facelift? I think that most surgeons would suggest fillers or implants, but I don't desire fuller cheeks. I just want the tissue where it was before. I know I'm a bit hollow up top but it would take a ridiculous amount of filler to taper it. I have a long face and worry that too much filler will look freaky...

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January 11, 2017

Answer: Volume

January 11, 2017

Answer: Volume

January 3, 2017

Answer: Sagging cheeks

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