Cheeks are sagging after jaw surgery and missing teeth. What is the best solution? Is facelift or botox an option? (Photos)

December 3, 2016
Asked By:srdr in Montreal, QC

I had a jaw surgery in 2010 for my underbite. My upper jaw was moved fwd. I also have a missing tooth on left upper jaw (it's a bridge). The gum has collapsed a bit. Both of my cheeks are kind of saggy (more on left). I am afraid of having implant treatment for my missing teeth because of my jaw surgery. I am wondering if botox or other ways of facelift is an option. I definitely don't want to look like I had a plastic surgery (like some celebrities). I am 35 yr old.

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December 5, 2016

Answer: Get your teeth replaced with implants or the appropriate bridge work.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 5, 2016

Answer: Get your teeth replaced with implants or the appropriate bridge work.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 30, 2016

Answer: What is the best solution ?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 30, 2016

Answer: What is the best solution ?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2016

Answer: Sculptra

Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2016

Answer: Sculptra

Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 5, 2016

Answer: Cheek depression

Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2016

Answer: Cheek depression

Christian Subbio, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2016

Answer: Facial evaluation

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2016

Answer: Facial evaluation

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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