What is this area of the cheek called, and what filler can be used to fill this hollow space?

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I've been trying to figure out what this area of the face is called. I thought it was submalar, but it seems to be a little bit below that area based off of what google images says the submalar region is & right above my jaw. Also, what filler can be used to fill this area?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this area can be treated with sculptra, bellafill or other fillers. alot of fillers work well here but need to be injected properly. this is the submalar/posterior jawline.  Best, Dr. Emer

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Alice,
The area that you are asking about is the lower pre-auricular area.  It is often overlooked by filler injectors.  I love to treat this area as it lifts jawline and rejuvenates the face in a subtle natural manner.  I use Voluma, RHA-4, and/or Sculptra.  Make sure to choose your injecting physician carefully for best results.  Good luck and be well.

Michael Persky, MD
Encino, CA

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

This lower pre-auricular area is a little more challenging to inject. The best filler, depending on skin turgor and the extent of volume lost is Sculptra of Juvederm Voluma. The benefit of Voluma is that it is generally one single treatment. Sculptra will take more treatments but will last twice as long, and can also be injected into other areas of the face for volume loss. It is most important to consult an experienced cosmetic board certified dermatologist for these injections. Best, Dr. Green

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

The area of the face you are referring to is called many things, one of them is pre-masseteric layer, another name is a preauricular area. This area tends to lose more fat in women over age 35 or after a pregnancy. The other reason this area becomes hallowed is because of stress and undue weight loss. In my opinion the best way to fill out this area is using the patient own fat, because when done well, the results are natural and permanent. But you must find a plastic surgeon who specializes in fat grafting specifically. A second choice for this area would be a filler called Sculptra but the results with Sculptra are not immediate as one has to wait for approximately 6 to 12 weeks because it is a bio-stimulatory product. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

This is just one of many areas neglected by most injectors. It is quite easily corrected with filler or fat by an expert injector who understands the anatomy of the area and how to inject it properly.

What is this area of the cheek called, and what filler can be used to fill this hollow space?

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