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Dr. Ryan Kunkel

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Ryan Kunkel is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Kunkel specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Dr. Ryan Kunkel
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Accepting new patients

Are cheek implants better than fillers?

There are risks and benefits to both. Cheek implants can be a great way to accentuate the face without having to have repeat treatments every 9-12 months. They are not easily READ MORE
There are risks and benefits to both. Cheek implants can be a great way to accentuate the face without having to have repeat treatments every 9-12 months. They are not easily reversible and carry a higher risk of infection. Filler can be reversed and tailored at each treatment, but require repeat administration and carry the risk of intravascular injection. Both are very operator dependent.