Details of Cheek Augmentation

It is a cosmetic procedure to reshape and enhance a person's face. It is mostly done when a person has small or invisible cheekbone by implanting a solid implant over the bone.

May include:

• Invisible cheekbones
• Flat cheeks
• Down shape

May include:

• Invisible cheekbones
• Flat cheeks
• Down shape

May include:

• Physical examination
• Blood tests
• Expectations

During the procedure, some incisions are made down near the eye or inside of the mouth to insert solid implants into place.

Types of implants:

Injectable implants: During which a patient is injected with his/her own fat.

Silicone implants: During which silicone implants are inserted into the cheeks.

High-density polyethylene implants: During which silicone look-like implants are inserted which give better integration with the existing tissues.

May include:

• Infection
• Asymmetry
• Excessive bleeding
• Blood clot
• Severe swelling
• Implant displacement
• Loss of senation