I had cheek and jaw implants removed in November, but now I have laxity and visible scar tissue.

January 24, 2018

Could I have a facelift with fat grafting to cover the capsule from the cheek and jaw implants? Or will the scar tissue cause the fat to look lumpy? Could the scar tissue completely soften or resorb?

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November 6, 2019

Answer: Volume loss and skin laxity

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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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November 6, 2019

Answer: Volume loss and skin laxity

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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACSFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
January 26, 2018

Answer: The scar tissue will not resorb.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 26, 2018

Answer: The scar tissue will not resorb.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 26, 2018

Answer: Treatment options after cheek and jaw implant removal

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A. Joshua Zimm, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2018

Answer: Treatment options after cheek and jaw implant removal

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A. Joshua Zimm, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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January 26, 2018

Answer: Fillers May Be all You Need

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Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2018

Answer: Fillers May Be all You Need

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Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2018

Answer: Facial evaluation

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2018

Answer: Facial evaluation

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Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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