Due to a recessed maxilla and rapid weight loss I have had deep hollows next to my nose and skin laxity. I don’t have an “apple cheek” youthful look. I tried filler placed next to the bone in the pyriform and cheeks but it did not work (should it have been subcutaneous)? I am looking into fat grafting, a deep plane cheek lift, and implants.
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Answer: Midface Lift with fat grafting +/- cheek implant
Usually it is not necessary to dissolve fillers before face/neck lift; however, in some patients it may be beneficial. That is something to discuss with your surgeon at least few days before surgery. Good luck.
Thank you for your photos. You have only the most minimal jaw line irregularity and looseness of the platsyma muscle in your neck. Your skin quality looks to be excellent and your overall facial shape and contour is excellent. Mini facelifts work exceptionally well in young patients such as...
Just based off your one current photo (without other angles and a physical exam) - some areas of concern you mentioned in your brief description can be addressed with endoscopic midface lift along with possible fat grafting to the malar (cheek) area - this should help with the cheeks as well as...
