Cheek implants, also sometimes called cheekbone augmentation, are inserted to enhance the cheekbones or make the cheeks fuller. Like other types of plastic surgery procedures, cheek augmentation can make your face look younger or balance your facial features, making you feel more attractive. Cheek implants are a method of cheekbone augmentation that changes the underlying structure of the cheek. Unlike a facelift, which focuses on softening the skin, these implants give more shape to the cheek.
The implants themselves are usually made of medical silicone, although other materials are available. All of them have been proven to be safe to use in this way. These implants are intended to be permanent, but they can always be removed if the patient wishes. A facial implant is a small device (made of silicone or other safe material) that the plastic surgeon places under the skin during surgery.
Examples include cheek implants, chin implants, and jaw implants. Facial implants are used to improve certain features of the face, including the cheeks or jawline. You may choose to have surgery for cosmetic reasons, or you may need it because of previous surgery on your face. Whatever your reason for wanting to increase your appearance, cheek implant surgery is a viable option that can be easily combined with other facial cosmetic procedures, such as brow lifts, forehead lifts, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and facelifts. After cheek implant augmentation, there is pain, swelling, and numbness at the incision site and in the cheeks; they are treated with prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers.
Most people feel a tight and tight feeling in the cheek area after receiving cheek implants or fillers, but this usually goes away within a week. By augmenting cheeks with implants, patients enjoy improved overall balance with a natural projection of the cheekbones that many consider an attractive quality. Others never develop the desired volume on their cheeks and are bothered by cheeks that can be considered flat or thin. The cheeks also serve as a support system for the rest of the skin of the face, so the double chin line often sinks as the cheeks begin to sag. Although people of all ages tend to be good candidates for cheek augmentation, it is often recommended for younger patients who want to find a permanent solution to fix bone structures within the cheeks.
Cheek implant augmentation is performed with local anesthesia and sedation in a surgeon's office or in an outpatient surgery center and usually takes one to two hours. Successful cheek augmentation gives people better facial proportions by creating taller, fuller cheekbones. If you're considering getting cheek implants, it's important to understand all aspects of this procedure before making a decision. It's important to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can evaluate your individual needs and provide you with all the information you need about this procedure. The surgeon will discuss your goals and expectations for this procedure and explain what results you can expect from it. Cheek implant surgery is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon.
However, as with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with it. These include infection, bleeding, scarring, nerve damage, and asymmetry. It's important to discuss these risks with your doctor before undergoing any type of facial surgery. Cheek implant surgery is an effective way to improve facial contours and enhance your appearance. If you're considering this procedure, it's important to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon who can evaluate your individual needs and provide you with all the information you need about this procedure.
