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In general, getting dermal fillers in the cheeks should not exacerbate the Trigeminal neuralgia but there is an area that you do need to be careful to avoid (near lateral cheek which not commonly injected). On a side note, there are some possible alternative treatments that can be considered for the Trigeminal neuralgia that could negate any concerns of injecting in this area since it may improve the neuralgia itself depending on the root cause (I can discuss this if you do come in for personal consultation).
Hello, Thank you for your question. Dermal filler to the cheek should not interfere with your trigeminal neuralgia. I would recommend an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, in order to discuss your goals and concerns for the best cosmetic results. I hope this helps. Best regards, Dr. KaranetzDr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
I see this occasionally in my own practice. Almost always it is present preoperatively and becomes more noticeable as the tissues of the face are tightened. I would personally leave it alone for about a year before pursuing filler. Hope this helps.
Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Morpheus, threads, sculptra/fillers, thermage can all be used to help tighten the skin of this area. you will need a combination approach as this is loose skin. most of my younger patients do buccal fat pad reduction, facetite/liposuction of the neck, and fillers to...
Volume loss in the midface can often be addressed with injectable dermal fillers. This is a quick, relatively painless procedure that produces instant results that will last anywhere from six months to two years. I recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced, qualified injector for...
Thank you for your question and I'm sorry you didn't get a satisfactory result your first time around. Fillers require a tremendous amount of expertise and precision in both dosing and needle placement to achieve a natural result. In less experienced hands, filler can sometimes migrate and...
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