My cheeks seem to protrude too far out when I smile and even when I'm not smiling. I've messed with plastic surgery simulators and I see that my face looks much better when my cheek size is reduced. I'm not sure exactly what can be done in order to reduce cheek size.
July 13, 2014
Answer: Cheek fullness and options for correction Your pictures show some lower fullness and not much loose skin. Options we use include buccal (cheek) fat pad removal, a minor cheek lift and maybe a nonsurgical tightening modality (Ulthera and some radiofrequncy devices). Surgical removal of the lower cheek fat should be prudent and based on your exam - too much removed can hollow your face with suboptimal results. I think in your case, I might prefer ulthera as a nonsurgical lift to balance the cheeks - it is a softer improvement but probaly a good consideration in someone of your age who might better stave off surgery for a few more years.
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July 13, 2014
Answer: Cheek fullness and options for correction Your pictures show some lower fullness and not much loose skin. Options we use include buccal (cheek) fat pad removal, a minor cheek lift and maybe a nonsurgical tightening modality (Ulthera and some radiofrequncy devices). Surgical removal of the lower cheek fat should be prudent and based on your exam - too much removed can hollow your face with suboptimal results. I think in your case, I might prefer ulthera as a nonsurgical lift to balance the cheeks - it is a softer improvement but probaly a good consideration in someone of your age who might better stave off surgery for a few more years.
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Cheek protrusion The photographs appear to show facia lasymmetry which is not uncommpn.. Bone reduction would result in a relative excess of the skin envelope which may not be well supported. .A more thorough exam would be necessary before making recommendation .Michael Eisemann M.D.Plastic SurgeonHouston, Texas
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August 1, 2017
Answer: Cheek protrusion The photographs appear to show facia lasymmetry which is not uncommpn.. Bone reduction would result in a relative excess of the skin envelope which may not be well supported. .A more thorough exam would be necessary before making recommendation .Michael Eisemann M.D.Plastic SurgeonHouston, Texas
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