Hello, I am going to get my cheeks injected on monday morning, i usually get this treatment twice a year to keep my cheeks full. For spiritual purposes i usually fast for two weeks once a year and my meditation group has decided to gather and start the fasting on monday afternoon. Will my freshly injected filler be affected by the fasting? Do you reccomed to re booking the appointment after these two weeks? Thanks
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If it was hyaluronic acid filler, correction could include dissolving some of the filler with hyaluronidase or further balancing with additional filler product. I would discuss with your provider and to see if their aesthetic eye matches your end goal.
Hello, my name is Dr. Burko and I am a Plastic Surgeon at SY Aesthetics in NYC. Fillers can be used to augment the face in multiple anatomic areas. It is hard to say with only a front photo what your cheeks look like. Typically, I assess the face from multiple angles to point out to patient's...
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
