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Reduce Malar Fat Pads, or Have Cheek Augmentation? (photo)

April 21, 2012
Asked By:photosinw in Sugar Land, TX

I really dislike the lower-mid portion of my face, which seems to be getting worse (sagging) as I age. I'm now in my mid-30's. What I dislike is that it protrudes more than my cheekbone area, and this isn't attractive and I think also makes me look older and tired. Are there any opinions from this photo about how to reduce the fullness in this area (malar fat area I think?) Would removal of the fat be better, or would fillers or augmentation on the cheekbones be better?

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April 24, 2012

Answer: Cheek implants vs. fillers.

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Answer: Cheek implants are the better option

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Answer: Cheek Implants vs. Malar Fat Removal

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
April 26, 2012

Answer: Cheek Implants vs. Malar Fat Removal

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

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