I have a flat midface. I was told to go for Voluma but I just don't think one or two syringes of "gel" will give me new cheekbones. In the mirror, when I push my cheeks up, I am happy with the look I am getting. I had a buccal lipectomy over a year ago and when I push my cheeks up, you can clearly see the nice hollowing from that procedure. My face is flatter than the average person and I was hoping a cheek implant would be the right solution to get cheeks. Feedback is appreciated. Thanks
November 14, 2018
Answer: Few points Good question. First of all, yes, a cheek implant, if done correctly, will go directly on the bone so all structures above get lifted. This somewhat "recreates" the structure of your face so that everything sits where it belongs.Secondly, the buccal fat pad removal was probably a good choice for you. However, if it is inadequate we should see why. Perhaps more remains. Perhaps a cheek implant is the right answer. Or, it may be something that only a small "lift" will do. An in person visit or video consultation is the best way to go.
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November 14, 2018
Answer: Few points Good question. First of all, yes, a cheek implant, if done correctly, will go directly on the bone so all structures above get lifted. This somewhat "recreates" the structure of your face so that everything sits where it belongs.Secondly, the buccal fat pad removal was probably a good choice for you. However, if it is inadequate we should see why. Perhaps more remains. Perhaps a cheek implant is the right answer. Or, it may be something that only a small "lift" will do. An in person visit or video consultation is the best way to go.
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November 14, 2018
Answer: Cheek Implants and Midface Lifting Cheek implants create their effect by release of the osteocutanous ligaments and the Introduction of a spacer (implant) which pushes up and out the overlying tissues...as you have correctly surmised. This is not an effect that injectable fillers can provide and they do not release the tissues at the subperiosteal level., they merely push out the skin and add volume but not a true lifting effect. How the midfacal tissues are lifted depends on implant shape, location and volume.
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November 14, 2018
Answer: Cheek Implants and Midface Lifting Cheek implants create their effect by release of the osteocutanous ligaments and the Introduction of a spacer (implant) which pushes up and out the overlying tissues...as you have correctly surmised. This is not an effect that injectable fillers can provide and they do not release the tissues at the subperiosteal level., they merely push out the skin and add volume but not a true lifting effect. How the midfacal tissues are lifted depends on implant shape, location and volume.
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