I'm 22. Started noticing fat loss in my lower face. I strongly dislike my naso-folds as they are making me look older, and from in the pics you see they make my face look sunken, drawn and not pretty. I tried 1 syringe of juvederm ultra XC filler (injected into cheeks) but there was no difference in the lines. I'm looking for a permanent solution to eliminate lines and put volume back. Would mid-face lift or fat transfer work? I'm young but age shouldnt matter. I want to look as young as I feel.
March 12, 2015
Answer: Fat transfer to fill cheeks! You have a variety of options, from permanent implants to fillers that last a few months to about a year (your case Voluma would be perfect!), to facial fat transfer. Yes fat transfer is unpredictable, but works quite well and produces very nice results. Fat is taken, usually from around your lower abdomen area, using a small cannula through your bellybutton, then cleaned and reinjected into your face. Its a wonderful procedure with wonderful results and will suit your needs well. Good Luck!
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March 12, 2015
Answer: Fat transfer to fill cheeks! You have a variety of options, from permanent implants to fillers that last a few months to about a year (your case Voluma would be perfect!), to facial fat transfer. Yes fat transfer is unpredictable, but works quite well and produces very nice results. Fat is taken, usually from around your lower abdomen area, using a small cannula through your bellybutton, then cleaned and reinjected into your face. Its a wonderful procedure with wonderful results and will suit your needs well. Good Luck!
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March 12, 2015
Answer: Flat cheeks I wouldn't consider a surgical lift for you, but augmenting your cheek volume may get you the look you want. Fat grafting would be an option, however it's unpredictable how much of the fat will get reabsorbed by your body. Although you've tried Juvederm Ultra, a newer type of filler called Voluma is available and provides much more robust augmentation. It's specifically designed for the cheeks and I've been able to achieve nice results with it.Best of luck,Keith Blechman, MD
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March 12, 2015
Answer: Flat cheeks I wouldn't consider a surgical lift for you, but augmenting your cheek volume may get you the look you want. Fat grafting would be an option, however it's unpredictable how much of the fat will get reabsorbed by your body. Although you've tried Juvederm Ultra, a newer type of filler called Voluma is available and provides much more robust augmentation. It's specifically designed for the cheeks and I've been able to achieve nice results with it.Best of luck,Keith Blechman, MD
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