I have acne scars on the soft tissue of my cheeks that I have had treated with multiple laser, microdermabrasion, chemical peel, and IPL treatments. I have also had a number of different fillers added to my cheeks and eye trough to help lift the tissue, which significantly helps smooth out the tissue below it. I would like to achieve a similar effect that is longer lasting. Would cheek implants or a midface lift be the better option achieve this?
Answer: Mini-Facelift or Fat Transfer or Both? miatortilla. Better photographs would be helpful, however it appears you do have options. One option may be just fat transfer to your mid-face and cheeks. Another option may be a MACS Mini-Facelift with or without fat grafting. This would address modest redundant skin of your neck as well. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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Answer: Mini-Facelift or Fat Transfer or Both? miatortilla. Better photographs would be helpful, however it appears you do have options. One option may be just fat transfer to your mid-face and cheeks. Another option may be a MACS Mini-Facelift with or without fat grafting. This would address modest redundant skin of your neck as well. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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Answer: Mini Facelift & Mini neck lift -- FaceTite RF for internal skin tightening + Neck Liposuction for definition/contouring FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Mini Facelift & Mini neck lift -- FaceTite RF for internal skin tightening + Neck Liposuction for definition/contouring FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 27, 2018
Answer: Cheek Implants or Midface Lift? Midface Lift Addresses the Neck, Too You’d probably be happiest with a midface lift with or without a neck lift, as you have some excess skin on the neckline, too. Cheek implants will create a little lift as well, but won’t do as much to address your neck. I’d suggest finding an expert facial plastic surgeon whom you trust for an in-person evaluation. Then you can come up with a plan together. My office is in Charlotte, so feel free to call or even arrange for a Skype consultation. I hope this helps.
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February 27, 2018
Answer: Cheek Implants or Midface Lift? Midface Lift Addresses the Neck, Too You’d probably be happiest with a midface lift with or without a neck lift, as you have some excess skin on the neckline, too. Cheek implants will create a little lift as well, but won’t do as much to address your neck. I’d suggest finding an expert facial plastic surgeon whom you trust for an in-person evaluation. Then you can come up with a plan together. My office is in Charlotte, so feel free to call or even arrange for a Skype consultation. I hope this helps.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Cheek implants versus cheek filler You are asking a good question. If you have added filler to your cheeks in the past to fill out the face and provide volume, I am not certain that a midface lift is going to give you the volume that you are hoping for in your midface in order to decrease the appearance of acne scarring. In this case a consult with someone experienced in fillers and fat injections, midface lifting, and placement of cheek implants would be a good idea and they should be able to tell you the pros and cons of each approach.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: Cheek implants versus cheek filler You are asking a good question. If you have added filler to your cheeks in the past to fill out the face and provide volume, I am not certain that a midface lift is going to give you the volume that you are hoping for in your midface in order to decrease the appearance of acne scarring. In this case a consult with someone experienced in fillers and fat injections, midface lifting, and placement of cheek implants would be a good idea and they should be able to tell you the pros and cons of each approach.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Midface A facelift with a SMAS lift is a nice option that will give you natural results with a relatively quick recovery. Cheek implants can look unnatural and result in asymmetry as well as prolonged recovery. You do not appear to have a paucity of volume that would make a cheek implant the better option.
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February 12, 2018
Answer: Midface A facelift with a SMAS lift is a nice option that will give you natural results with a relatively quick recovery. Cheek implants can look unnatural and result in asymmetry as well as prolonged recovery. You do not appear to have a paucity of volume that would make a cheek implant the better option.
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February 11, 2018
Answer: Fat grafting, dermabrasion, chemical peel It is very hard to give you good recommendation based on these photos. In general it looks like shaping and augmentation of the cheeks with fat grafting will improve midface better then lift. In addition aggressive dermabrasion (with diamond burr) and chemical peel(s) in stages may improve your skin quality, scars and dis-pigmentation. In person evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial rejuvenation is recommended. Good luck.
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February 11, 2018
Answer: Fat grafting, dermabrasion, chemical peel It is very hard to give you good recommendation based on these photos. In general it looks like shaping and augmentation of the cheeks with fat grafting will improve midface better then lift. In addition aggressive dermabrasion (with diamond burr) and chemical peel(s) in stages may improve your skin quality, scars and dis-pigmentation. In person evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial rejuvenation is recommended. Good luck.
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