I had an orbital fracture on my right eye. the maxillofacial surgeon said not to operate, because it was a minor fracture, but my right side no longer has a cheekbone. this doesn't feel minor to me. I feel ugly. I'm thinking about a second opinion.
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Cheek fat is relatively resistant to fat loss however we do see some endurance athletes with low body fat that do look deflated in the mid face as a result. We certainly now believe that a significant part of facial ageing is due to volume loss both of fatty compartments and also of...
Facial sculpting and contouring can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Countour, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra, which would give improvement in facial balance. Fat or implants are alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...
