I have asymmetry on one side of face and deflated cheeks. Options? (photos)

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What filler would be the best to address my cheek fat pad and cheek bone and my assymetry ? How many syringe ? First pic is current pic and the rest were old pics which I hope I can get to look like that again. Thank you

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry you need maxillofacial surgery or implants customized. I suggest seeing an expert to go through all options. Most of my younger clients use fillers to give them shaping especially on the cheeks, jawline, and chin which make the face look more slim and tight; and threads such as PDO or Instalift can build collagen and support the facial shaping and skin looseness over time, slowing down the aging process and given the face a more “snatched” look; and morpheus8 or PiXel8 deep microneedling RF can tighten crepe skin especially on the neck and jawline and is great for long term tightening of the full face, neck and chest; its often used to give the face a slimmer more sculpted look because it tightens the skin and gives lift. an early face lift can be performed as well even in younger clients if they want a different facial shape, maxillofacial surgery with bone breaking or shaving can also be done. For facial slimming a combination of treatments are always needed. Options include: 1. Buccal fat pad removal to reduce fat on the lower face 2. Factite or Renuvion/J Plasma to tighten the lower face, jawline, and chin to reduce fat and give the jawline and neck tightening and shaping. 3. Botox to the masseter to reduce the muscular size of the jaw giving the face an illusion of being more slender 4. Fillers to the jawline, chin, cheeks, temples and brow help to shape the face and make it more angled and defined Always use at home derma rolling (see link to Emerageskin x anteageMD roller plus stem cells/hyaluronic acid ampules) and peels like emeragecosmetics enlighten or aerify that can be used to improve skin quality and tighten the skin while improving wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, and Melasma. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I can appreciate the changes with aging and loss of facial volume. I think that you would be a great candidate for deep cheek filling with Juvederm Voluma. This product was made specifically for patients with your concerns. I would estimate that a good starting point would be 1-2 syringes, but it may take more depending on your goals. Make sure you see an experienced injector who can guide you through this process and do it safely.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Lawrence Janowski, MD · Answer

There are a number of fillers that would be effective in recreating cheek symmetry.  Voluma, Restylane Lyft and Bellafill are all good options, with Bellafill lasting the longest.

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

Hi, my favorite hyaluronic acid fillers in the cheek area are Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft. They revolumize, recontour, and help to lift. I would start with 2 syringes. After, when it is time for maintenance or touch up, I do discuss Sculptra or Belafill with my patients as additional options, as well.  I would recommend an in person consultation with an expert injector.

I have asymmetry on one side of face and deflated cheeks. Options? (photos)

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