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I am considering cheek implants for nasolabial folds, what implants exist and how will they change with age? (photo)

guntherddrMay 3, 2024
I am tempted to get cheek implants as I have prominent nasolabial folds at a young age and flat front cheeks. I am wondering what different kinds of implants exist, in terms of placement but also in terms of material used. I also have heard a lot about implants having a good chance of moving and not faring well with ageing. Is that true? Especially as the bone structure changes with age, how do the implants keep up? Not really into filler as a replacement and heard that fat graft don't last

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Zoran Potparic, MD

Most likely that cheek augmentation with implants is the most predictable solution for cheek augmentation. Rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty could be done in the same time. Your surgeon should decide which procedure and order he/she is comfortable with. Good luck.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

Providing that you do not have an ongoing implant infection, removal of cheek implants and face lift may be done together. It your surgeon decision how to remove them but uso g already existing incisions (scars) may be the best way to do it. Good luck.

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Often patients feel they have hollow lower eyes when in reality it's their midface or malar cheeks that are flatter. If you have volume under the eyes, then placing malar cheek or combination cheek implants can be a better solution than infraorbital or tear trough implants. It creates a smoother...

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