Popular among old and young alike, the cheek implant brings balance to a younger patients face. While more mature patients benefit from the restoration of aging fat pads. Cheek implants create prominent cheekbones which have long since been a sign of beauty in both men and women. Over time, cheeks loose their plumpness and the face appears flat or sunken. With older patients, the best results are achieved by performing cheek augmentation with another facial procedure.
While there is more than one way for creating prominent cheek bones, the preferred method is inserting an implant under the skin. Implants can be made from silicone or polytetraflouroethylene (Teflon). Fat injections can also be used to restore plumpness in the cheek without inserting an implant. During consultations, the appropriate method will be selected by you and your surgeon. Incisions can be made underneath the eye or inside of the mouth. The latter is preferred to eliminate visible scarring. Through the incision, a pocket is created over the cheekbone. The implant is placed in the pocket and incisions are stitched.
Most can expect a speedy recovery from cheek augmentation. Chewing may be uncomfortable in the days following the surgery, but the discomfort subsides within a day or two. Like many cosmetic procedures, temporary loss of sensation of the area is also common. Cheek augmentation is quickly gaining popularity due to striking results, unseen scars, and quick recovery times.
