I'm in my early twenties so I haven't really lost much volume in my face due to aging, so I wasn't sure if any injectable fillers would help my face appear more thin since they mostly restore/add volume to where they are injected. I am very slim but my face is round and my cheeks are chubby especially when I smile and I am very self conscious about it. Both of my parents have similar shaped faces so I don't think it is baby fat. Thank you!
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April 25, 2018
Answer: Buccal fat pads = cheek fat
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
You did not mention what type of filler you had injected. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm do not last that long. These HA fillers are the only ones which can be dissolved. If you had a permanent filler, it will not dissolve.
The changes you describe are very common and seen as we age.As others have mentioned, fillers are an excellent option to address volume loss in this area. Not only are they effective, but they are also safe and modifiable if you are not satisfied with you results: ie, more can be added or they...
Lines in the forehead tend to be "dynamic" wrinkles/lines (ie, due to the action of the local musculature) and therefore are usually best addressed using botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin). We occasionally will also use some filler in this area but it is less common.You are...
