Over the past year I have noticed sudden and alarming changes in my face. Significant degradation of my inner fat pads, leading to flat cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, and droopy mid-face. Best course of action? The solutions are very scary. Dermal Fillers = unpredictable migration and long-term reliance. Skulptra = nodules, permanent mutilation. Far too many horror stories! Fat Grafting = probably the best solution, but unpredictable and potential for uneven fat. What do you suggest?
November 5, 2022
Answer: Sagging midface It isn’t uncommon for loss of puppy fat to occur in mid20s even if your weight remains constant. Fat grafting is subject to unequal take, is not permanent and you must have adequate quantity of fat. I personally would recommend Radiesse-the migration concern is misplaced and it isn’t a long term commitment. Restylane could also be an option. In any case, consultations are best had in person. Best wishes.
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November 5, 2022
Answer: Sagging midface It isn’t uncommon for loss of puppy fat to occur in mid20s even if your weight remains constant. Fat grafting is subject to unequal take, is not permanent and you must have adequate quantity of fat. I personally would recommend Radiesse-the migration concern is misplaced and it isn’t a long term commitment. Restylane could also be an option. In any case, consultations are best had in person. Best wishes.
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November 5, 2022
Answer: Trading loss of facial fat The photographs you have submitted look, absolutely normal, but you should know better, because you have pictures of younger days to compare to. The most common causes of fat loss in the face besides illness, include use of anabolic steroids, as well as testosterone. If, indeed, you have no reasons to explain why you have lost this fat, I would recommend using your own fat because the results are predictable and practically permanent when performed by someone with a lot of experience in fat grafting. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.
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November 5, 2022
Answer: Trading loss of facial fat The photographs you have submitted look, absolutely normal, but you should know better, because you have pictures of younger days to compare to. The most common causes of fat loss in the face besides illness, include use of anabolic steroids, as well as testosterone. If, indeed, you have no reasons to explain why you have lost this fat, I would recommend using your own fat because the results are predictable and practically permanent when performed by someone with a lot of experience in fat grafting. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.
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