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  • Injectable Fillers There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the right filler to enhance the cheeks.  Costs play a role, as do ease of injection and how long the filler lasts.

    You also need to consider your unique goals and the amount of volume required.  For large amounts of volume, Sculptra is one of the most cost-effective cheek fillers, and is the longest lasting.

    However, other fillers can be effective for more subtle improvements in the face.  In that case, the duration of the filler usually takes priority in the decision.  Juvederm and Restylane last anywhere from 6-9 months and is often a popular choice.

    Radiesse is also used with success, and is more cost effective than Juvederm and Restylane for the amount of months of correction you can get.

    If you are looking for a more permanent solution, fat grafting with a skilled Board Certified Plastic Surgeon can be a viable option as well.  As always, it’s best to schedule a consult to discuss your goals, and from there decide the best course of treatment options.

  • Injectable Fillers For a temporary fix, popular treatments are dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Artefill.  There are others as well, and which you use will depend entirely on the area you would like treated, and the overall objectives you’re looking for.

    These objectives should be discussed, pros and cons.  From there you can decide the best course of action to suit your unique needs, and treatments can usually be done in office, with effects lasting anywhere from four-to-six months.

  • Dermal Fillers If the sagging you notice is slight, injectable fillers in the area between the jowls and chin could help to alleviate this, but true jowls are highly resistant to fillers. Long lasting fillers such as Sculptra and Radiesse can be used to decrease the appearance of sagging along the jaw line and have a very natural look, but again only work up to a certain point.

    However, once true pronounced jowls are present, it’s time to begin educating yourself on surgical facial rejuvenation.

  • Cosmetic Surgery You may be like many people who would like to improve their skin or body contour but automatically assume that you probably couldn’t afford the expense of a procedure.

    With modern advances in cosmetic surgery and a new generation of ‘miracle’ anti-aging products available, there are many options which are much less expensive than you might expect. In addition, many procedures which once required a hospital stay and full anesthesia – and the expense that creates – can now be performed in a medical clinic by a board-certified plastic surgeon using local anesthesia

    Some of the new dermal fillers such as Sculptra, Radiesse, or ArteFill, can accomplish a fresh youthful look for much less than you may think. The only way to get started is with a consultation, where all of the financial (and other) questions will be answered.