33 y/o female. I hate my nasolabial creases and my jowls look like they are sagging and my mid/lower face looks terrible overall. I have had fillers done on the folds which have almost worn off now, also cheek implants to help lift the cheek. What can I do to improve this area overall. I'm most self conscious of my nasolabial folds and jowls because I feel like I look like a Bulldog. Looking for a more permanent solution. Suggestions?
Answer: Sagging Face -- Fillers/fat/sculptra, Thermi, Thermage/Ultherapy/Venus Legacy, Viva Resurfacing There are a lot of options including volume with fat, fillers, sculptra and skin tightening with ultherapy/thermage and laser resurfacing. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Great Results Hi Tlee1234Thanks for your question and I'm sorry you are not happy with your features.A facelift would be a great option. What makes the Concept™ Facelift so revolutionary is that it has the same results as traditional facelift methods but can have you back to work within days rather than months. If you are looking for a procedure that will flatter and rejuvenate you, without too stark a difference post operatively, then a Concept™ Facelift is for you.One thing to note though is because you have already had surgery to the cheek area, this means there will be scar tissue so the cost and risks would have to be assessed at a consult.Make sure you research all your options and see a qualified plastic surgeon who has lots of experience in this type of surgery.
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Answer: Great Results Hi Tlee1234Thanks for your question and I'm sorry you are not happy with your features.A facelift would be a great option. What makes the Concept™ Facelift so revolutionary is that it has the same results as traditional facelift methods but can have you back to work within days rather than months. If you are looking for a procedure that will flatter and rejuvenate you, without too stark a difference post operatively, then a Concept™ Facelift is for you.One thing to note though is because you have already had surgery to the cheek area, this means there will be scar tissue so the cost and risks would have to be assessed at a consult.Make sure you research all your options and see a qualified plastic surgeon who has lots of experience in this type of surgery.
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February 9, 2016
Answer: Options for mid and lower face Dear Tlee1234,Your photos with the lipstick are stunning, and I am not sure it this is after filler or just a better shot. You will always have visible nasolabial creases no matter what you do, but filler is a great way of softening them. A little filler in your cheeks, pre-jowl hollows and commissures is also nice for balance. I would not advise any permanent filler because your face is always going to continue to change with time.You are very young for a facelift, but if based on your exam there is enough room for improvement it is not completely unreasonable. Younger patients typically have beautiful and longer lasting results. That being said you will likely always benefit from fillers, so don't write off their power and convenience. Best of luck,
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Answer: Options for mid and lower face Dear Tlee1234,Your photos with the lipstick are stunning, and I am not sure it this is after filler or just a better shot. You will always have visible nasolabial creases no matter what you do, but filler is a great way of softening them. A little filler in your cheeks, pre-jowl hollows and commissures is also nice for balance. I would not advise any permanent filler because your face is always going to continue to change with time.You are very young for a facelift, but if based on your exam there is enough room for improvement it is not completely unreasonable. Younger patients typically have beautiful and longer lasting results. That being said you will likely always benefit from fillers, so don't write off their power and convenience. Best of luck,
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Need combo treatment Your nasolabial folds are due to a loss of volume (therefore fillers) and some sagging.A facelift helps pull and restore the tissues.Both can help.See a plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Need combo treatment Your nasolabial folds are due to a loss of volume (therefore fillers) and some sagging.A facelift helps pull and restore the tissues.Both can help.See a plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Options for mid/lower face Thank you for your question and pics.Aside from your jowls, your lower face and neck seem to be in pretty good shape. A limited scar facelift to address the jowls might be appropriate here. As far as the mid-face, cheek implants do not lift the cheek. In fact, they may have exacerbated your nasolabial folds. In this case, a mid-face lift through a lower blepharoplasty incision might do the trick for your nasolabial folds in addition to smoothing out your lower eyelid cheek junction and fixing your tear troughs. Please consult with a plastic surgeon who has experience with these procedures and who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Good luck!
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Options for mid/lower face Thank you for your question and pics.Aside from your jowls, your lower face and neck seem to be in pretty good shape. A limited scar facelift to address the jowls might be appropriate here. As far as the mid-face, cheek implants do not lift the cheek. In fact, they may have exacerbated your nasolabial folds. In this case, a mid-face lift through a lower blepharoplasty incision might do the trick for your nasolabial folds in addition to smoothing out your lower eyelid cheek junction and fixing your tear troughs. Please consult with a plastic surgeon who has experience with these procedures and who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Good luck!
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