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I need help for my sunken cheeks

January 20th, 2014
Q.
Dear Dr Thorne

I am 38 years. I have sunken cheeks and a weak chin.

I have had non permanent and semi permanent fillers like Sculptra. The non permanent fillers worked well for a few months then went. The Sculptra was too imprecise.

I am looking for a filler that will last many years so I can move on and not have frequent injections.

Can you help? I have heard that Aquamid and Silicone can provide a lasting solution. Do you use these? What would be your recommendation.

Kind regards 

A.
Hello there I do not use permanent fillers such as Aquamid as there are many risks of complications. If you are happy with the non-permanant fillings, but feel they last only a few months then Radiesse is a longer lasting option. It is a calcium hydroxyapetite filler which lasts around 18 months. I would not recommend using a permanent filler because your face changes with the ageing process around the filler and the results after several years can be aesthetically displeasing. Prices start from £650 for 1.5ml of Radiesse.
Good luck
Adam
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Can I use Voluma to give volume to my cheeks?

November 19th, 2013
Q.
Dear Doctor, I recently had three sculptra cheeks treatments (one very three months) and three plasma treatments (one very two months) in my face (cheeks). I wanted to build up my cheeks as much as possible. is the newer filler Voluma advised to be used in conjunction with he two treatments I have already been having? Or Do they clash? Is there a more permanent solution that will last year rather than months? Also, what would be the best treatment for aged hands?,Thank you doctor for helping me with my enquiry and helping me come up with the best treatment available to me.
A.
Hi
You can use voluma and scultpra but I would wait 1 year after the last scultpra injection first. Sculptra lasts up to 3 years and voluma lasts around 18 months. You can have actual implants placed in the cheekbones for something that lasts longer, but this is a job for a surgeon as not an injectable.
For hands radiesse is good if there is a lot of volume loss. If not, then restylane vital is good for hydration.
Kind regards
Adam
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Why do I have a scar after Radiesse treatment?

November 15th, 2013
Q.
Hi, I’m a 38 year old female and I noticed that my face was increasingly thin. I decided on a Sculpta filler but I have seen no results at all. After a few months I decided to use Radiesse. The results were immediate and I was highly satisfied with them. Unfortunately, the second time I used it, I noticed a dent in one of my checks about two moths after the procedure. The dent elongated and I went back to the doctor and he used Belotero on it. That didn’t help either and I still look like I have a scar that keeps getting more prominent. So my question is: what could have caused this and how can I fix it? Thank you for your time and i really lok forward to hearing what you think this could be as it is putting me off seeking further treatment.
A.
Hi
There is no reason why there should be a scar after Belotero, Radiesse and Sculptra as the products can be used together safely. It may not even be a scar, but it is hard to say without actually seeing you.
Kind regards
Adam
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What options do I have for my weak chin?

June 24th, 2013
Q.
Hi
I would like to find out about the options to help with a weak chin.
I would imagine that augmentation would be required however for my job and hobbies I’m not sure this is suitable. On a side profile My chin is far behind the end point of my nose, even the position of my lips, this causes me great confidence issues as I am very aware of the issue
I have been reading about the the fillers and would like to find out more.
permanent or not etc
Any further help would be great
many thanks 
A.
Hi there I would look at your jaw position first and how the upper jaw sits with the lower jaw – as you could consider some orthodontics (braces that can be invisible) that would provide a more long term solution and support the lips and soft tissue.
If you are more inclined to consider using fillers, I’d suggest looking at Restylane, Juvederm or Radiesse and a non-permanent solution first.
Good luck
Adam
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Would it be possible to reshape my nose with dermal fillers?

January 7th, 2013
Q.
Hiya, I’ve been looking into possibly undergoing a non surgical nose reshape, I’ve got a slight bump on the bridge of my nose that I’d just like flattened, to create a more flat nose shape from a profile view. I’ve been researching different non surgical treatments, including Radiesse and Aquamid, I wanted something that was as long lasting as possible so I can avoid having to have the procedure re-done. I’m a 19 year old male, I was wondering what options I have, obviously trying to keep the costs to a minimum but still keeping a great and long lasting result. I look forward to hearing from you.
A.
Hello,
To be honest right from the start; I have no personal experience of nasal reshaping with fillers and it is not something that I would do. I would suggest however, that before you allow someone to inject a long-lasing filler such as Aquamid into your nose it might be a good idea to try a HA filler first. Although this is not a long term solution it would allow you to see whether you like the effect. If it wasn’t quite what you were hoping for then at least it would slowly disappear or you could have hyalase injected to disperse it.
You are obviously doing some research, which is good. Be very careful and good luck.
Kind regards,
Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey
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Can Aquamid be used in the back of the hands?

January 3rd, 2013
Q.
Can Aquamid be used in the back of the hands? I have a youthful face and body, but my hands are those of an old lady!!! I could not afford to have filler which does not last more than a year or so and wonder if Aquamid could be used. I’ve been told fat transfer may be an option but this would be much more invasive and I’m guessing expensive. I am a nurse and need to clean my hands regularly with products which are very drying, I use sunblock on a daily basis, however my hands look awful, I would love to improve them with a filler
many thanks. 
A.
Although I can see the apparent attraction of using permanent fillers, I would not use a permanent filler in the hands.
I have seen HA fillers last surprisingly well in the backs of hands (including my own!). Radiesse has a good reputation for hands although I have not personally used it in this area.
Also, don’t forget that ageing hands are not just about volume loss. Poor tone, texture, age spots and pigmentation can all be addressed on the hands just as we would on the face. Tretinoin, hydroquinone and AHA’s all are useful when rejuvenating the hands.
Please don’t hesitate to get back to me if you need any more advice.

Best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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