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Cheek augmentation or Implants
Cheek augmentation or Cheek implant is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to
emphasize the cheeks on a person's face.
Put a solid implant over the cheekbone. Injections with the patients' own fat or a soft tissue
filler, like Restylane, are also popular. Rarely, various cuts to the zygomatic bone
(cheekbone) may be performed. Cheek augmentation is commonly combined with other
procedures, such as a face lift or chin augmentation.
Materials
Cheek implants can be made of a variety of materials. The most common material is solid
silicone. In addition, two popular options are high-density porous polyethylene, marketed as
Medpor, and ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), better known as Gore-Tex.
Candidates
Those who have hollow, sunken cheeks or sagging skin may wish to opt for cheek implant
surgery. Effects can be dramatic and completely alter the patient’s facial features.
Procedure
Cheek implant surgery can take between 30 minutes – 2 hours depending on treatment.
The surgeon will make an incision beneath the lower eyelash or inside the mouth. A ‘pocket’
is then created before the implant is inserted and shaped accordingly. The implant can be
held in place by using metal screws or stitching it to the muscles themselves. Incisions are
then closed and supportive bandages wrapped around the face. Cheek implant surgery can
sometimes be performed alongside other facial cosmetic procedures during the same
operation.
Recovery period
It is recommended that you up to two weeks off work after having cheek implant surgery.
You will have swelling post-operation, which is completely normal and should begin to settle
after a week, but may take up to three months to completely disappear. You will also need
to continue to wear supportive bandages while sleeping following your cheek implant
operation. In terms of food consumption, you may be put on a liquid diet.
Risks
As with any surgery there is a risk of infection, post