My cheeks are deflating which makes me look much older. What can I do about it?

The best thing you can do for deflating cheeks is to plump them up with some filler.  Thicker products tend to work nicely for injecting larger areas and give the face a subtle lifting effect. You can consider trying a hyaluronic acid gel such as Restylane, Perlane, or Juvederm Ultra. Collagen is another good choice and Evolence acts as a restructurizing agent for droopy cheeks. Radiesse should be on your list too. Sculptra is also an option which is used to stimulate new collagen. After 3-4 sessions, your fuller cheeks can last 2-3 years.  All of these are FDA approved temporary fillers that work in slightly different ways. Lastly, fat transfer can also be used to add volume but this is a 2-step procedure – the doctor takes your fat from tummy, hips, or buttocks and processes it to be injected where you need it.

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My face looks ok, but what about my turkey neck?

A common mistake most women make is to think that your face stops at your chin line.  Use your anti-aging face moisturizer on your neck too and always wear sunscreen. Neck skin is thin and gravity doesn’t help. There are fewer oil glands so it craves hydration. I recommend using the same type of rich anti-ageing cream for the neck area nightly – retinols work great on the neck and some of the newest firming creams containing soy and wild yam extracts can give you a subtle, temporary effect. My number one choice would be a Retinol for the neck.

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MY EARLOBES ARE ALL STRETCHED OUT FROM YEARS OF WEARING HEAVY HOOP EARRINGS AND IT MAKES ME LOOK OLDER. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE THEM SMALLER? 

First, take your chunky earring collection to the nearest jeweler and trade them in for a tasteful pair of diamond studs. Then see a plastic surgeon who can stitch up your holes and reduce the size of the lobe itself. This is a simple, inexpensive office procedure called a ‘bifid earlobe’. Six weeks or so later, you can have your ears re-pierced and start fresh.

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