Champaign Cheek Augmentation doctors
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Harrison C. Putman III, MD
Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon
7301 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria |
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James M. Kurley, MD
Champaign Plastic Surgeon
2111 W. Park Court, Champaign |
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Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
1200 South York Road Suite 4140, Elmhurst |
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Ronald Russo, MD
Champaign Facial Plastic Surgeon
2504 Galen Drive Suite 107, Champaign |
Recent Answers
My cheeks are beginning to drop, my doctor suggested cheek implants. Can they be placed without a cheek lift first or is it better to try a cheek lift first?
While cheek implants are permanent, you may wish to consider trying injectable fillers such as Radiesse or an HA filler before you commit to implants. I find that fat transfer is usually much better for most patients seeking volume, although you may need more than one procedure to achieve lasting results. A midface or cheek lift can be performed as part of a facelift to correct sagging as well, with excellent long term results. You should allow for more time for resolution of swelling however. See an experienced board certified surgeon who specializes in the face.
If a person wants cheek implants, can part of their rib bone be used? If so, will it integrate with the actual cheekbone and become as if it was there all along? So, can this be done and would it cost more than a usual cheek augmentation? Thanks!
I feel that rib bone has very little to offer except in some reconstructive cases. Better options are anatomic style alloplastic implants ( size and shape matter most, as well as symmetry) and fat transfer (may need more than 1 procedure). I do not recommend permanent fillers although these are available in Canada. If the problem is ptotic cheeks a cheek/ midface lift is an alternative.
I am a 21 year old male, and all my life been skinny. My cheeks are very sunken and make me look sickly even. I would like to get them filled. What is your advice on this? Or maybe it is not the cheeks but a different problem. Here is a picture: (Thankful for your advice)
You have several options as far as injectable agents for this problem. Fat transfer or liposculpture is a good option if you have enough donor supply around the lower trunk and leg areas. Plan on 2 sessions for long term results. Sculptra is also a very good agent for this which has the added benefit of new collagen formation and dermal thickening. Plan on 3 sessions about 6 weeks apart for long term results. Other fillers include Radiesse and the hyaluronic acid gels (Juvederm, Restylane, etc) and Evolence as well as others which are currently FDA approved. Submalar implants are permanent and can be placed through the intraoral route via incisions under the upper lip, but this is a surgical procedure requiring anesthesia. I advise consulting with a facial plastic surgeon who has experience with all of these options.