There are some fantastic alternatives to facial implants for patients seeking additional mid-face volume but who are apprehensive about the risks associated with augmentation surgery. Alternatives include the use of dermal fillers or the patients own fat.

Fat Transfer: Fat harvested from areas of a patient’s own body (usually the thigh or abdomen area) can be injected into the cheeks to instantly add volume. Fat transfer is advantageous because the patient’s own tissues are used. - http://www.westlakedermatology.com/blog/cheek-implants-vs-vo...

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FAT TRANSFER TO THE FACE

Fat harvested through a liposuction procedure can be injected into a desired area of the face to help add volume and fill wrinkles and creases. Areas most commonly injected include the lips, the sunken areas beneath the eyes, nasolabial folds (the deep wrinkles next to the mouth), forehead creases, and cheek augmentation. - http://www.westlakedermatology.com/cosmetic-procedures/plast...

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facial fat grafting

Facial fat grafting. Volume Restoration for the Lips and Lines. Fat injections taken from one part of a patient's body and added to another area such as the face - http://www.perlmanmd.com/facial-fat-grafting