Cheek Implants (Cheek
Augmentation)
Cheek Surgery |
The
Procedure | Recovery
Understanding Cheek
Surgery
The placement of cheek implants enhances the cheekbones and provides an appearance of elegance and youth to the cheeks. Cheek implants can give a relatively flat mid face a much more attractive contour. They often add a finishing touch and provide better balance for persons who desire better facial harmony. Although most patients who elect to have cheek implant surgery are women, many men choose this surgery to improve their appearance.
Recent improvements in surgical
materials have resulted in implants that are available in a variety of
sizes and shapes. These implants are carefully designed to fit the
skeletal form, resulting in a very natural appearance. All implants are
composed of materials that have been found safe following many years of
surgical use.
During the initial consultation,
Dr. English analyzes the face and discusses the
patient's objectives. If surgery is indicated, the appropriate implant for each patient and for each cheek is selected. Rarely are both sides of the face symmetrical prior to surgery, so some asymmetry is likely to be present following surgery.
While cheek implant surgery is often
indicated as a solitary procedure, it is commonly combined with other
cosmetic procedures to enhance the overall outcome. Cheek implant
surgery is frequently performed with facelift,
eyelid surgery and/or
Rhinoplasty to achieve an optimum result.
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The Procedure
Cheek implant surgery can be performed using local anesthesia with I.V.
sedation at English Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center. The procedure
consists of inserting the selected implant through a small incision made
inside the mouth. Depending on the patient's profile, the implants are
inserted either at or below the natural cheekbone by creating a small
tunnel in the cheek tissue. The incision is closed with absorbable
sutures to avoid the need for removal. It heals with no external
scarring.
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Recovery
Immediately following the surgery, the surgeon may apply a pressure
bandage that is removed in the office the next day. After the pressure
bandage is removed there may be tape and/or a bolster over the cheeks.
These stay in place for one to three days and are removed at the next
appointment.
Recovery is rapid although there is
mild to moderate discomfort that is controlled with prescription
medications. Chewing is limited immediately after cheek implant surgery,
and a liquid or soft food diet is required for several days. Some
activities such as lifting and bending are limited for several days
following the procedure. Facial expressions and movements are also
restricted to avoid slippage of the implant. Pressure to the cheek areas
should be avoided for four to six weeks.
Although the cheek areas are swollen
initially and some bruising may occur, the swelling subsides in a few
weeks. Numb and firm areas around the cheeks and mouth are common, but
are rarely long lasting. Most patients return to work or resume normal
activities within a few days after surgery.
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Nose Surgery | Eyebrow Lift
|
Cheek Implant
Chin Implant | BOTOX®
Cosmetic Injection |
Restylane
| Collagen
Permanent Make-Up | Eyelash Extensions
| Lumenis Quantum Laser
Candela GentleLASE Laser | Skin
Resurfacing
| Skin Care Program
