Cheeks - Fat graft and fillers will stretch the skin?

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I need more volume in front cheeks, in my 20s. i heard that if i dont do touch up of fat graft, then skin will be stretched out and sag. is it true? and why? should i go for implant instead?

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern, and physical exam would be optimal, but you have 2 main options. Fillers like Juvederm and Voluma work well but are temporary, and fat works well, lasts mostly forever, but requires a procedure. In your case either would work. It does not stretch out your skin. I am not a fan of facial implants, especially at your age.  Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good Luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sorry but I can not assess what you require. Fat grafts or fillers are a good way to augment areas of depression.  You would need to be seen in person to properly asses you. Best of luck.

Steven M. Gitt, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

No, that is not really true. Changes in the skin do occur throughout life but unless you add a tremendous amount of fat to the cheeks, there will be no stretching mechanism that can accomplish that kind of expansion. Implants can work well in many cases but your pic i not enough for me to offer an opinion. Good luck!

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