These pictures are ~5 years apart. I am trying to figure out if the changes in my face are natural aging, one round of cheek fillers that possibly migrated (I don't know this for a fact but speculating), weight gain, TMJ related (I have arthritis in my jaw, grind my teeth, and wear a mouth guard at night) or something else. What would help? Jaw surgery? A facelift? I'm 43.
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Answer: Understanding Facial Changes in Your 40s and What Can Help Reverse Them
When considering cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, or Morpheus8 while on anticoagulant medication like Eliquis (apixaban), it's essential to proceed with caution due to the increased risk of bruising and bleeding. Here are some general guidelines and considerations:
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Hello and thank you for your question! It’s very common to start noticing volume loss in the mid-face by your mid-30s, especially if you’ve always had a lean build. This loss in cheek volume can make features like nasolabial folds look deeper, even if the skin itself hasn’t changed much. For a...
Dimples are usually caused by ligaments that go from the skin to deep structures, so fillers will never make them completely disappear. We have had good success utilizing microdroplets Silikon-1000 injections for permanently softening the appearance of deep dimples in the cheek and chin, when...