I'm debating between a long lasting solution for getting my jawline back (facelift/fat grafting) or using fillers like in a Y lift. I'm curious if the cost of fillers I need would be less, the same, or more than having something like a facelift or fat grafting 6-8K in my area. If it's still under the cost of a facelift, I may choose that since there's the benefit of not having to take time off work. Also, if you think anything else would help me look younger (I'm 37), I'm all ears. Thanks for your time!
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All filler injections have the potential to get into a blood vessel and damage the skin in the area of the blood vessel or travel into the vessels of the eye and cause permanent blindness. It is theoretically possible, but if you have proper technique and use reversible fillers in these...
Hello Xosis. You have very good facial structure with good cheekbones and a strong jawline. Yes, in the mid face area and around the mouth and nose, you could use some support and this is a very common use for dermal fillers. There are a number of fillers that would work just fine in this ar...
For nasolabial folds or smile lines: I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, radiofrequency treatments, Renuvion / J ...