Good day, I am 56 years old. I had radiation therapy on my neck for tonsil cancer. Now, the skin is sagging on the lower part of my face, also due to the weight loss (I have lost about 17 pounds (ca. 8 kg)), and there are more wrinkles on my chin. I would like to have fillers done. Would it be ok? Also, will the face return to normal, once I get the weight back? Thank you.
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While Fillers like Hyaluronic Acid (HA) only last a few months, there are longer lasting injectable treatments that can provide more enduring results , upto 18-24 months. For example, Hydroxyapatite is a bone-like mineral filler that can be used to shape the cheeks and jaw, and can...
Hi @jessalv12. Thank you for sharing your photos. I recommend starting slow and building volume that suits your aesthetic goals. Starting with 1 mL per side will give you some improvement. Discuss your goals with your injector to determine the correct amount for treatment.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
For the safest, most immediate, consistent and reversible improvement of the hollows/sunken aspect of the sides of the forehead, hyaluronic acid-based fillers would be your best option. More importantly, is finding an experienced and highly trained physician injector such as a dermatologist to ...