the use of Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Hylaform and Captique. has performed thousands of aesthetics procedures making him one of a handful of physicians in New York who has been awarded a Diamond Level Provider designation from Allergan - a level designated to select number of physicians providing over 100,000 units of Botox Cosmetic treatments and/or over 2,000 Juvederm procedures per year- and Radiesse Black Level Premier Injector designation by Merz Aesthetics.
Cheek augmentation is an effective, non-surgical, and minimally invasive option for those who wish to have more volume in the cheekbone area and enhance their overall facial contour and balance. Because the cheek area is augmented with an injectable dermal filler, the results are more natural, require little down-time, and have a low incidence of side-effects. Additionally, because no general anesthesia is required the client may control her/his outcome by looking in a handheld mirror and providing feedback to throughout the procedure.
Traditional cheek implants are surgical, invasive procedures. Either silicone or fat is implanted into the cheekbone area.
Surgical implants are done under general anesthesia with an incision made inside the mouth, through which the implant is inserted. The recovery can be painful and the outcome may not always be as desired.
prefers to use either the Radiesse or Juvederm dermal fillers. Both fillers are long lasting, FDA approved, and hypoallergenic. Juvederm has the benefit of being a reversible filler. During your free initial consultationwill determine which filler is ideal for you and your desired results.
Injectable Cheek and Undereye Enhancement NYC New York, NY
Cheekbone augmentation is one of favorite procedures because of the meticulous nature of the technique, and the artistic skill required, to produce a consistently excellent result. It’s one of the easiest ways for women in the their late 20’s to early 40’s to refresh their looks without anyone suspecting that they had anything done.
When performed properly, cheekbone augmentation is so beautiful and natural that everyone will think you look “prettier”, but no one will know why. You’ll suddenly have a gorgeous highlight to apply blush, a plump “apple” when you smile, and your under eye hollows will be a thing of the past!
performs cheek enhancement for women and men in the New York metro area. We encourage you to contact us online or give Manhattan Aesthetic Surgery a call at 917-703-7069 to schedule a visit. is a leading cosmetic surgeon in New York City with a reputation for custom care and beautiful results.
Keep reading to find out about our top four cheekbone enhancement options.
#1 Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers like Juvederm VOLUMA®
juvederm voluma is a long lasting HA injectable filler used for cheekbones and under eye volume at MASJUVEDERM® Voluma is a new injectable soft tissue filler from Allergan Medical that is designed for maximum lift, not maximum plump. Voluma’s fantastic counterparts, JUVEDERM Ultra and Ultra Plus, are both designed to add volume and plump, and not necessarily geared towards lifting the soft tissues of the mid face that stubbornly descend with age. Voluma is an excellent product for cheekbone augmentation because of the additional lift is offers, the unique look it produces that is very well suited to cheekbones, and it’s longer lasting effect that is reported to be as long as 2 years in some patients. Read more about Juvederm VOLUMA by clicking here.
Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane are all excellent HA fillers that are very soft and moldable fillers, and since hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body, HA’s have a very low rate of lumps and bumps. I always recommend an HA to patients who have never had filler injections before, and here are the three reasons why:
Because HA’s are so soft, they can be molded into any shape you choose. I will often give my patients a hand mirror during the procedure to see whether or not they like the size and shape of their new cheeks, and if they want to make an adjustment, I can actually sculpt a different look.
Because hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the body, HA fillers tend to absorb quickly (4-6 months). While this sounds like a bad thing to you filler veterans out there, I think it’s a good thing for the newbies. If you’ve never had fillers before, there’s always a chance that you won’t be crazy about your new look, and if this happens, the HA fillers will take the least amount of time to dissolve.
The best reason to use an HA for first-timers is that they are reversible! That’s right… if you don’t like them, they can be reversed and you can go right back to your normal self in 24-48 hours. I have never actually had a patient ask for her cheeks to be put back to normal, but if it ever happens, it is possible to do as long as we used an HA.
#2 Radiesse
Radiesse is not an HA… it is a chemical called hydroxyapatite. It’s thicker and stiffer than the HA’s, but it also lasts longer… about twice as long actually. The major benefit of Radiesse is that it is fairly common for it to last 9-12 months (instead of 4-6 months like HA’s). However, Radiesse also has a few downsides:
Because Radiesse is thicker than JUVEDERM or Restylane, there is a slightly higher incidence of lumps and bumps. Lumps are extremely rare as long as your plastic surgeon is experienced with cheekbone enhancement, and even when they do occur, most of them can be massaged away in a day or two.
The most important thing to know about Radiesse is that it is not reversible. This is the main reason why I discourage filler-first-timers from going for Radiesse right off the bat. I totally understand that it sounds like the more attractive option since it lasts up to a year, but if you happen not to like the look of your new cheeks, you will be stuck with them for a year. If you’re a newbie, go for a “trial run” with JUVEDERM or Restylane, and then once you know you love it, switch to Radiesse the next time you have your cheeks done.
#3 Sculptra
Sculptra is favorite product for cheekbone augmentation. Sculptra is not a “filler” per se… it is a collagen stimulator, and it’s truly in a class by itself. It produces the softest, most natural, longest-lasting, results of any product or procedure, and it’s injectable of choice for cheekbones and under-eye rejuvenation. That being said, there are some important considerations with Sculptra:
With Sculptra, you won’t see your final result for at least 3-4 months. Because Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, you have to wait for your body to produce enough collagen to see a change. This gradual result is very attractive to some women who want to make sure that no one notices that they had anything done. In contrast, the results from JUVEDERM, Restylane and Radiesse can be seen immediately after the procedure.
Sculptra requires a series of 3-4 injections spaced about 4 weeks apart, so it’s a much more significant time commitment than a single injection session with another filler.
Because Sculptra is the most high-tech product available, and because it requires the most advanced injection technique, it’s more expensive. That being said, Sculptra is not necessarily more expensive in the long run because it lasts 4-5 times longer than JUVEDERM or Restylane, and 2-3 times longer than Radiesse. So, while the initial cost of Sculptra is more expensive, it’s quite a bit cheaper in the long term. And remember, you do get what you pay for, and the results I’ve seen with Sculptra are in a class by themselves just like the product is!
#4 Cheek Implants
Cheek implants are an option for any of the filler veterans out there who want a permanent solution for their cheeks. Cheek implants can be placed through tiny incisions inside the mouth, so there are no visible scars, and because the results are permanent, you won’t ever need an injectable again! In spite of these seemingly wonderful benefits, cheek implants have fallen out of favor slightly for a few reasons:
Surgery and anesthesia is required to place cheek implants, whereas filler injections can easily be performed in the office without anesthesia.
There is more downtime with cheek implants. While small bruises and slight swelling are possible after injectables, they are guaranteed after cheek implants. Your cheeks will be swollen, bruised, and tender for a week or so after surgery, and you will need to take at least a few days off of work. For some people, this is a minor price to pay for a permanent result, so it’s an entirely individual decision.
There is a slightly higher rate of asymmetry with cheek implants as compared to fillers, and this can sometimes require another operation if the asymmetry is noticeable enough. Filler asymmetry is much easier to correct, and is much less common.
At the end of the day, the most important decision is not which filler you choose, or whether you decide that you want cheek implants. The most important decision is who you choose to perform your procedure! Nonsurgical cheekbone enhancement is a very advanced injection technique, and there are not many plastic surgeons who are truly comfortable with these procedures. Make sure your surgeon does cheekbone enhancements regularly, that he or she can show you lots of before and after photos, and that he or she is committed to making you as happy as possible with your result by guaranteeing to see you in a follow up consultation and including any touch up injections in the initial cost.
When performed properly, cheekbone augmentation is so beautiful and natural that everyone will think you look “prettier”, but no one will know why. You’ll suddenly have a gorgeous highlight to apply blush, a plump “apple” when you smile, and your under eye hollows will be a thing of the past!
performs cheek enhancement for women and men in the New York metro area. We encourage you to contact us online or give Manhattan Aesthetic Surgery a call at 917-703-7069 to schedule a visit. is a leading cosmetic surgeon in New York City with a reputation for custom care and beautiful results.
Keep reading to find out about our top four cheekbone enhancement options.
#1 Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers like Juvederm VOLUMA®
juvederm voluma is a long lasting HA injectable filler used for cheekbones and under eye volume at MASJUVEDERM® Voluma is a new injectable soft tissue filler from Allergan Medical that is designed for maximum lift, not maximum plump. Voluma’s fantastic counterparts, JUVEDERM Ultra and Ultra Plus, are both designed to add volume and plump, and not necessarily geared towards lifting the soft tissues of the mid face that stubbornly descend with age. Voluma is an excellent product for cheekbone augmentation because of the additional lift is offers, the unique look it produces that is very well suited to cheekbones, and it’s longer lasting effect that is reported to be as long as 2 years in some patients. Read more about Juvederm VOLUMA by clicking here.
Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane are all excellent HA fillers that are very soft and moldable fillers, and since hyaluronic acid is naturally found in the body, HA’s have a very low rate of lumps and bumps. I always recommend an HA to patients who have never had filler injections before, and here are the three reasons why:
Because HA’s are so soft, they can be molded into any shape you choose. I will often give my patients a hand mirror during the procedure to see whether or not they like the size and shape of their new cheeks, and if they want to make an adjustment, I can actually sculpt a different look.
Because hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the body, HA fillers tend to absorb quickly (4-6 months). While this sounds like a bad thing to you filler veterans out there, I think it’s a good thing for the newbies. If you’ve never had fillers before, there’s always a chance that you won’t be crazy about your new look, and if this happens, the HA fillers will take the least amount of time to dissolve.
The best reason to use an HA for first-timers is that they are reversible! That’s right… if you don’t like them, they can be reversed and you can go right back to your normal self in 24-48 hours. I have never actually had a patient ask for her cheeks to be put back to normal, but if it ever happens, it is possible to do as long as we used an HA.
#2 Radiesse
Radiesse is not an HA… it is a chemical called hydroxyapatite. It’s thicker and stiffer than the HA’s, but it also lasts longer… about twice as long actually. The major benefit of Radiesse is that it is fairly common for it to last 9-12 months (instead of 4-6 months like HA’s). However, Radiesse also has a few downsides:
Because Radiesse is thicker than JUVEDERM or Restylane, there is a slightly higher incidence of lumps and bumps. Lumps are extremely rare as long as your plastic surgeon is experienced with cheekbone enhancement, and even when they do occur, most of them can be massaged away in a day or two.
The most important thing to know about Radiesse is that it is not reversible. This is the main reason why I discourage filler-first-timers from going for Radiesse right off the bat. I totally understand that it sounds like the more attractive option since it lasts up to a year, but if you happen not to like the look of your new cheeks, you will be stuck with them for a year. If you’re a newbie, go for a “trial run” with JUVEDERM or Restylane, and then once you know you love it, switch to Radiesse the next time you have your cheeks done.
#3 Sculptra
Sculptra is favorite product for cheekbone augmentation. Sculptra is not a “filler” per se… it is a collagen stimulator, and it’s truly in a class by itself. It produces the softest, most natural, longest-lasting, results of any product or procedure, and it’s injectable of choice for cheekbones and under-eye rejuvenation. That being said, there are some important considerations with Sculptra:
With Sculptra, you won’t see your final result for at least 3-4 months. Because Sculptra is a collagen stimulator, you have to wait for your body to produce enough collagen to see a change. This gradual result is very attractive to some women who want to make sure that no one notices that they had anything done. In contrast, the results from JUVEDERM, Restylane and Radiesse can be seen immediately after the procedure.
Sculptra requires a series of 3-4 injections spaced about 4 weeks apart, so it’s a much more significant time commitment than a single injection session with another filler.
Because Sculptra is the most high-tech product available, and because it requires the most advanced injection technique, it’s more expensive. That being said, Sculptra is not necessarily more expensive in the long run because it lasts 4-5 times longer than JUVEDERM or Restylane, and 2-3 times longer than Radiesse. So, while the initial cost of Sculptra is more expensive, it’s quite a bit cheaper in the long term. And remember, you do get what you pay for, and the results I’ve seen with Sculptra are in a class by themselves just like the product is!
#4 Cheek Implants
Cheek implants are an option for any of the filler veterans out there who want a permanent solution for their cheeks. Cheek implants can be placed through tiny incisions inside the mouth, so there are no visible scars, and because the results are permanent, you won’t ever need an injectable again! In spite of these seemingly wonderful benefits, cheek implants have fallen out of favor slightly for a few reasons:
Surgery and anesthesia is required to place cheek implants, whereas filler injections can easily be performed in the office without anesthesia.
There is more downtime with cheek implants. While small bruises and slight swelling are possible after injectables, they are guaranteed after cheek implants. Your cheeks will be swollen, bruised, and tender for a week or so after surgery, and you will need to take at least a few days off of work. For some people, this is a minor price to pay for a permanent result, so it’s an entirely individual decision.
There is a slightly higher rate of asymmetry with cheek implants as compared to fillers, and this can sometimes require another operation if the asymmetry is noticeable enough. Filler asymmetry is much easier to correct, and is much less common.
At the end of the day, the most important decision is not which filler you choose, or whether you decide that you want cheek implants. The most important decision is who you choose to perform your procedure! Nonsurgical cheekbone enhancement is a very advanced injection technique, and there are not many plastic surgeons who are truly comfortable with these procedures. Make sure your surgeon does cheekbone enhancements regularly, that he or she can show you lots of before and after photos, and that he or she is committed to making you as happy as possible with your result by guaranteeing to see you in a follow up consultation and including any touch up injections in the initial cost.
Facial Fillers NYC New York NY
What Do Facial Fillers Fix?
Facial fillers replace skin substances that, when lost, cause wrinkles. The skin thins by loss of collagen and fluid. In youth, the skin remains plump from a natural sugar called hyaluronic acid that attracts and binds to the body’s water. Fillers are substances that are injected to fill in wrinkles and facial depressions that may come with age. With the advent of choices for facial fillers, we can choose the best for the specific problem and longevity.
There are now so many fillers available, we prefer to categorize them by their ideal usage. Fillers can be used to treat three conditions:
1. Superficial fine lines
2. Facial folds and crevasses
3. Facial volume loss
We all want fillers to last as long as possible, but don’t want bumps from over-injecting. Gradual, precise and pointed is our method. The most superficial lines, those that appear “etched” into the skin require the thinnest fillers. As the need for more volume replacement increases, fillers are placed deeper and can be thicker. Medium thickness fillers are used for actual folds in the skin and deeper crevasses, such as the naso-labial folds. Naso-labial folds run from the corner of nose to the corner of the mouth. Medium depth fillers also may be very effective for melo-labial folds that run downward from the corners of the mouth to the jaw; otherwise referred to as “marionette” lines. These thicker fillers are also longer lasting than the thin, superficial fillers.
Since there are a number of available fillers for fine and deep wrinkles, both may be used in the same patient, and in conjunction with one another. We often layer fillers in the same areas in order to plump folds and fill the lines that may lie in the depths of those folds.
The thickest fillers are more for volume enhancement for the face that needs to be “plumped up.” As the face ages, the cheeks get hollow in addition to droopy. Patients may need lifting as well as volume. In younger patients, however, facelifts can often be delayed by filling the cheeks. This can actually give a small lift as well and is called the “Liquid Facelift.” Of course, nothing substitutes for a beautiful and professional facelift if it’s a means to elevating jowls or excess skin under the neck. But we can go a long way in making you look more refreshed by starting with fillers.
There are a number of options for facial volume restoration. The most natural technique is using one’s own fat. The fat is re-injected immediately after removing it from elsewhere in the body. This technique is called lipo-transfer. However, we now use it less than we did a few years ago because lipo-transfer is similar to a surgical procedure in preparation and healing time. Plus there are a number of facial fillers available that can restore facial volume that may last for up to a year or more. These are Sculptra, Radiesse, and the thinker Hyaluronic Acid products; Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus.
There are many types of injectable fillers available today. The most popular fillers are made from hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm). Hyaluronic acid is a clear gel that already exists in the human body. It attracts water, hydrating your skin. Hyaluronic acid fillers have been safely used in Canada and Europe since 1996. Unlike many other fillers, Hyaluronic Acid is non-animal-based and poses no risk of animal disease transmission or allergic reaction.
The hottest new application for Restylane is to fill dark circles under the eyes. Often, dark circles are the result of fat bulging in the lower eyelid that is exaggerated by a hollow area called the “tear trough.” By placing Restylane into this tear-trough, there is less shadow and therefore improvement in dark circles, making you look more rested and smooth.
Facial fillers replace skin substances that, when lost, cause wrinkles. The skin thins by loss of collagen and fluid. In youth, the skin remains plump from a natural sugar called hyaluronic acid that attracts and binds to the body’s water. Fillers are substances that are injected to fill in wrinkles and facial depressions that may come with age. With the advent of choices for facial fillers, we can choose the best for the specific problem and longevity.
There are now so many fillers available, we prefer to categorize them by their ideal usage. Fillers can be used to treat three conditions:
1. Superficial fine lines
2. Facial folds and crevasses
3. Facial volume loss
We all want fillers to last as long as possible, but don’t want bumps from over-injecting. Gradual, precise and pointed is our method. The most superficial lines, those that appear “etched” into the skin require the thinnest fillers. As the need for more volume replacement increases, fillers are placed deeper and can be thicker. Medium thickness fillers are used for actual folds in the skin and deeper crevasses, such as the naso-labial folds. Naso-labial folds run from the corner of nose to the corner of the mouth. Medium depth fillers also may be very effective for melo-labial folds that run downward from the corners of the mouth to the jaw; otherwise referred to as “marionette” lines. These thicker fillers are also longer lasting than the thin, superficial fillers.
Since there are a number of available fillers for fine and deep wrinkles, both may be used in the same patient, and in conjunction with one another. We often layer fillers in the same areas in order to plump folds and fill the lines that may lie in the depths of those folds.
The thickest fillers are more for volume enhancement for the face that needs to be “plumped up.” As the face ages, the cheeks get hollow in addition to droopy. Patients may need lifting as well as volume. In younger patients, however, facelifts can often be delayed by filling the cheeks. This can actually give a small lift as well and is called the “Liquid Facelift.” Of course, nothing substitutes for a beautiful and professional facelift if it’s a means to elevating jowls or excess skin under the neck. But we can go a long way in making you look more refreshed by starting with fillers.
There are a number of options for facial volume restoration. The most natural technique is using one’s own fat. The fat is re-injected immediately after removing it from elsewhere in the body. This technique is called lipo-transfer. However, we now use it less than we did a few years ago because lipo-transfer is similar to a surgical procedure in preparation and healing time. Plus there are a number of facial fillers available that can restore facial volume that may last for up to a year or more. These are Sculptra, Radiesse, and the thinker Hyaluronic Acid products; Perlane and Juvederm Ultra Plus.
There are many types of injectable fillers available today. The most popular fillers are made from hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm). Hyaluronic acid is a clear gel that already exists in the human body. It attracts water, hydrating your skin. Hyaluronic acid fillers have been safely used in Canada and Europe since 1996. Unlike many other fillers, Hyaluronic Acid is non-animal-based and poses no risk of animal disease transmission or allergic reaction.
The hottest new application for Restylane is to fill dark circles under the eyes. Often, dark circles are the result of fat bulging in the lower eyelid that is exaggerated by a hollow area called the “tear trough.” By placing Restylane into this tear-trough, there is less shadow and therefore improvement in dark circles, making you look more rested and smooth.
Voluma Injections for Cheeks NYC New York NY
In our experience we routinely placing at least 1 ml of Juvederm Voluma in each side of the face. This allows for a subtle, yet noticeable correction of midface aging in younger patients. In most situations another syringe or two would lead to the ideal or full correction.
Clear pros and cons of Perlane vs. Radiesse for cheeks nyc new york ny
Radiesse tends to be more expensive, and it definitely lasts longer, which means, if you love your results you are thrilled, and if you don't like them, you are very unhappy. Unlike Perlane, Restylane, and Juvederm, Radiesse can't be easily removed with hyaluronidase if you are displeased or if there is a reaction.
I disagree with the concept that "Perlane is softer and looks better for WOMEN". That is a strange suggestion. Filler is sculpting material and the right skilled, trained, experienced, conscientious and artistic dermatologist or plastic surgeon should make lovely results with either. Overuse of either will give bad looking result
I disagree with the concept that "Perlane is softer and looks better for WOMEN". That is a strange suggestion. Filler is sculpting material and the right skilled, trained, experienced, conscientious and artistic dermatologist or plastic surgeon should make lovely results with either. Overuse of either will give bad looking result
Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks NYC New York NY
Fillers do go away in months and if you need considerable "plumping" the cost of repeating temporary fillers can get very high.
Sculptra was originally approved in the US for treating lipo atrophy in patients with HIV over 5 years ago. Lipo atrophy (or fat wasting) is not a problem only for those with immune deficiency, but also for some with high metabolism, from weight loss, or just genetics predisposition.
Sculptra is injected in such a way to restore volume in nearly any area of the face. Done well, you can fill out the central face, cheek areas, temples and the fill effect from above can "lift" the jowls.
The volumizing effect comes from your own collagen since Sculptra's job is to activate new collagen production. Obviously your own collagen will be less prone to breakdown than a gel filler. Many patients enjoy prolonged volume improvements of 2 years or more....this is all dependent upon your own body's system and health, but you should certainly expect a good 18 months.
Sculptra was originally approved in the US for treating lipo atrophy in patients with HIV over 5 years ago. Lipo atrophy (or fat wasting) is not a problem only for those with immune deficiency, but also for some with high metabolism, from weight loss, or just genetics predisposition.
Sculptra is injected in such a way to restore volume in nearly any area of the face. Done well, you can fill out the central face, cheek areas, temples and the fill effect from above can "lift" the jowls.
The volumizing effect comes from your own collagen since Sculptra's job is to activate new collagen production. Obviously your own collagen will be less prone to breakdown than a gel filler. Many patients enjoy prolonged volume improvements of 2 years or more....this is all dependent upon your own body's system and health, but you should certainly expect a good 18 months.
Sagging of the cheeks and deepening of the nasolabial folds nyc new york ny
One has to understand the aging process of the mid face in order to correct the sagging that you see in your cheeks. This sagging also is the cause for the deepening of the parenthesis (nasolabial folds). All to often, plastics surgeon go after these folds, filling and unnaturally effacing what we were born with. They are treating the symptom, not the cause- the loss of cheek volume. I have patients bring in photos from their 20's and 30's to demonstrate this change in facial volume which can involve the cheeks, under the eyes, temples, and jaw line.
There are many options for restoring youthful volume to the cheeks. If you are looking for instant results, that can last 6 to 12 months, usually a combination treatment of Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane injections work the best. Many patients want longer lasting results, that are instant, without downtime. The safest product, is Juvederm Voluma, which can last up to two years. It is the only FDA approved injectable filler for the cheeks. Many patients opt for Sculptra injections because the results develop gradually over time, are natural, and last more than two years. Surgery is always an option, including fat injections and cheek implants.
There are many options for restoring youthful volume to the cheeks. If you are looking for instant results, that can last 6 to 12 months, usually a combination treatment of Radiesse, Juvederm, and Restylane injections work the best. Many patients want longer lasting results, that are instant, without downtime. The safest product, is Juvederm Voluma, which can last up to two years. It is the only FDA approved injectable filler for the cheeks. Many patients opt for Sculptra injections because the results develop gradually over time, are natural, and last more than two years. Surgery is always an option, including fat injections and cheek implants.
Treatment for sunken cheeks NYC New York, NY
The treatment for sunken cheeks can involve either temporary fillers or permanent cheek implants. Most of the temporary fillers will only minimal last upwards of one year. Permanent augmentation cheek implants are inserted through an intra-oral approach under a brief general anesthetic, directly over the bone to give the added augmentation. Cheek implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes( malar and submalar) which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination.
Filler or cheek implants nyc new york ny
Losing body fat can cause the cheeks to be sunken due to buccal fat pad atrophy. It takes a lot of filler products to be able to restore volume in the cheeks. Sculptra would be one option; however, it is only temporary. Cheek implants can be placed in this area and offer an excellent augmentation for sunken and hollow cheekbones permanently.
Sunken Hollow Gaunt Cheeks nyc new york ny
Yes, losing weight can create a sunken, hollow look to the Cheek area especially in women over 40. Sculptra works great to fill in hollow and depressed areas and can be combined with Radiesse or Perlane if shape and contour is also required.
Adding Fullness to the Cheeks after Weight Loss nyc new york ny
First, make sure that you have achieved a healthy and stable weight before seeking cosmetic enhancements. Second, there are a variety of options. These include fillers (such as Juvederm or Radiesse), Sculptra (a unique type of filler treatment that results in volumization over a series of injections), fat grafts from the abdomen (autologous fat grafting or micro-lipoinjection), and finally, placement of implants. For the hollow cheek area, underneath the cheekbones, a submalar or combined malar-submalar implant can be an ideal, and permanent, solution
Fat Grafting Can be Ideal for Sunken Cheeks nyc new york ny
Fat Grafting to treat sunken cheeks. There are a number of 'soft tissue fillers' are available for temporarily improving facial areas that have lost volume or have developed deep lines and creases. Probably the most popular fillers currently are hyaluronic acid products like Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm which can be used to plump up thin lips and to fill out nasolabial folds (lines that run from beside the nostrils to the area beside the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines (lines that run from the corners of the mouth towards the jawline). The improvement generally lasts about 6 months and can last up to a year. I regularly use Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane in my Raleigh, North Carolina plastic surgery practice to fill lines and plump lips
For patients seeking permanent enhancement of soft tissue volume, the ideal material to use would obviously be something that is naturally-occurring and not rejected by the body or treated by the immune system as a foreign material. Whether the goal is to restore volume to an area such as the lips or the cheeks, or to fill in a crease or depression such as the nasolabial folds or marionette lines, the ideal material is quite clearly the material that one wishes was there in greater abundance in the first place: YOUR OWN FAT.
A relatively new technique has been developed called structural fat grafting, in which small amounts (less than 0.1 cc at a time) of fat are carefully microinjected in a series of discrete layers to gradually 'build' new soft tissue structure. As there is space between each microinjection, new blood vessels are able to grow into the grafted fat, allowing it to persist. If this process of blood vessel ingrowth (neovascularization) does not occur, then the injected tissue cannot truly be considered a 'graft' and is instead just another 'soft tissue filler' of limited duration.
This is a procedure that requires specialized training and specialized surgical instruments, as well as patience and attention to detail on the part of the surgeon.
For patients seeking permanent enhancement of soft tissue volume, the ideal material to use would obviously be something that is naturally-occurring and not rejected by the body or treated by the immune system as a foreign material. Whether the goal is to restore volume to an area such as the lips or the cheeks, or to fill in a crease or depression such as the nasolabial folds or marionette lines, the ideal material is quite clearly the material that one wishes was there in greater abundance in the first place: YOUR OWN FAT.
A relatively new technique has been developed called structural fat grafting, in which small amounts (less than 0.1 cc at a time) of fat are carefully microinjected in a series of discrete layers to gradually 'build' new soft tissue structure. As there is space between each microinjection, new blood vessels are able to grow into the grafted fat, allowing it to persist. If this process of blood vessel ingrowth (neovascularization) does not occur, then the injected tissue cannot truly be considered a 'graft' and is instead just another 'soft tissue filler' of limited duration.
This is a procedure that requires specialized training and specialized surgical instruments, as well as patience and attention to detail on the part of the surgeon.
Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks NYC New York NY
Fillers do go away in months and if you need considerable "plumping" the cost of repeating temporary fillers can get very high.
Sculptra was originally approved in the US for treating lipo atrophy in patients with HIV over 5 years ago. Lipo atrophy (or fat wasting) is not a problem only for those with immune deficiency, but also for some with high metabolism, from weight loss, or just genetics predisposition.
Sculptra is injected in such a way to restore volume in nearly any area of the face. Done well, you can fill out the central face, cheek areas, temples and the fill effect from above can "lift" the jowls.
The volumizing effect comes from your own collagen since Sculptra's job is to activate new collagen production. Obviously your own collagen will be less prone to breakdown than a gel filler. Many patients enjoy prolonged volume improvements of 2 years or more....this is all dependent upon your own body's system and health, but you should certainly expect a good 18 months.
I was fortunate to begin working with Sculptra while it was being investigated years ago. My patients in the Los Angeles clinic were thrilled to "get their face back". The work and research opportunities I've had led to my becoming a trainer for Sculptra and I love seeing what it can do for such a wide variety of people
Sculptra was originally approved in the US for treating lipo atrophy in patients with HIV over 5 years ago. Lipo atrophy (or fat wasting) is not a problem only for those with immune deficiency, but also for some with high metabolism, from weight loss, or just genetics predisposition.
Sculptra is injected in such a way to restore volume in nearly any area of the face. Done well, you can fill out the central face, cheek areas, temples and the fill effect from above can "lift" the jowls.
The volumizing effect comes from your own collagen since Sculptra's job is to activate new collagen production. Obviously your own collagen will be less prone to breakdown than a gel filler. Many patients enjoy prolonged volume improvements of 2 years or more....this is all dependent upon your own body's system and health, but you should certainly expect a good 18 months.
I was fortunate to begin working with Sculptra while it was being investigated years ago. My patients in the Los Angeles clinic were thrilled to "get their face back". The work and research opportunities I've had led to my becoming a trainer for Sculptra and I love seeing what it can do for such a wide variety of people
Fat transfer for sunken cheeks nyc new york ny
Fat transfer is an excellent option for long term correction of sunken cheeks and a great alternative to temporary fillers like Restylane, Juvederm and Sculptra.
Sculptra for Sunken Cheeks NYC New York, NY
Fillers do go away in months and if you need considerable "plumping" the cost of repeating temporary fillers can get very high.
Sculptra was originally approved in the US for treating lipo atrophy in patients with HIV over 5 years ago. Lipo atrophy (or fat wasting) is not a problem only for those with immune deficiency, but also for some with high metabolism, from weight loss, or just genetics predisposition.
Sculptra is injected in such a way to restore volume in nearly any area of the face. Done well, you can fill out the central face, cheek areas, temples and the fill effect from above can "lift" the jowls.
The volumizing effect comes from your own collagen since Sculptra's job is to activate new collagen production. Obviously your own collagen will be less prone to breakdown than a gel filler. Many patients enjoy prolonged volume improvements of 2 years or more....this is all dependent upon your own body's system and health, but you should certainly expect a good 18 months.
I was fortunate to begin working with Sculptra while it was being investigated years ago. My patients in the Los Angeles clinic were thrilled to "get their face back". The work and research opportunities I've had led to my becoming a trainer for Sculptra and I love seeing what it can do for such a wide variety of people.
Sculptra was originally approved in the US for treating lipo atrophy in patients with HIV over 5 years ago. Lipo atrophy (or fat wasting) is not a problem only for those with immune deficiency, but also for some with high metabolism, from weight loss, or just genetics predisposition.
Sculptra is injected in such a way to restore volume in nearly any area of the face. Done well, you can fill out the central face, cheek areas, temples and the fill effect from above can "lift" the jowls.
The volumizing effect comes from your own collagen since Sculptra's job is to activate new collagen production. Obviously your own collagen will be less prone to breakdown than a gel filler. Many patients enjoy prolonged volume improvements of 2 years or more....this is all dependent upon your own body's system and health, but you should certainly expect a good 18 months.
I was fortunate to begin working with Sculptra while it was being investigated years ago. My patients in the Los Angeles clinic were thrilled to "get their face back". The work and research opportunities I've had led to my becoming a trainer for Sculptra and I love seeing what it can do for such a wide variety of people.
Juvederm for the Cheeks NYC New York, NY
Juvederm is an excellent filler for adding cheek volume. Without seeing a photo or examining you, it is difficult to absolutely tell you what would be best for you, but certainly Juvederm is a good choice.
Volume fillers are better than wrinkle fillers for cheeks nyc new york, ny
It is important to understand the difference between "stimulatory" fillers and "wrinkle" fillers. When treating problems due to volume loss such as cheek hollows and sagging skin, I will almost always use stimulatory fillers such as Radiesse and/or Sculptra. They are injected deeper, beneath the skin, and will generate more volume to create a much better lifting effect for sagging skin. They work by stimulating your skin to produce more collagen, which is why they are much more effective at treating problems due to volume loss. Juvederm is injected into the skin for superficial wrinkles. When it is injected more deeply it will not produce satisfactory results.
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