Washington DC Cheek Augmentation doctors

	Houtan Chaboki, MD Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon 2021 K Street NW #206, Washington D.C.		29 answers
	Chris Thiagarajah, MD Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon 110 Irving St NW Suite 1A-01 301-277-4844, Washington		4 answers
	Theda C. Kontis, MD Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon 1838 Greene Tree Rd Suite 370, Baltimore		1 answer
	Adam Tattelbaum, MD Washington DC Plastic Surgeon 3203 Tower Oaks Blvd 2nd Fl, Rockville		1 answer
	Nia Banks, MD, PhD Washington DC Plastic Surgeon 8116 Good Luck Road Suite 215, Lanham

Recent Answers

Can I Have Cheek Implants While I Have Existing Radiesse? I have had six 1.5cc syringes of Radiesse injected in my cheeks over the past two years. The last two were injected in October 2011. I would like to have combined malar implant surgery in March 2012. How would the Radiesse affect the implant surgery? Should I wait? If so, how long?

A: cheek implants after filler.

It is best to wait until the filler absorbs before you go ahead. With the filler present you may wind up picking an implant that is too big or too small. I usually take photos of my patients and consider surgery when they return to how they looked before the filler.

You should discuss this with your surgeon. The amount and location of the filler will play into his or her recommendation on timing as well.

Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

I Am 45 Years Old (Male) and Have Hollow Cheeks, What's My Best Option? (photo) I am 45 years old (male) and have hollow cheeks. I would like to know what type of treatment could be the best and the safest with least side effects? Thanks

A: Cheek Augmentation Options - Injection or Surgery

Hollow or sunken cheeks may occur with natural aging, in addition to some medical condtions. The change in appearance may be noticeable in patients in their 30's. Fortunately, there are 2 main options to improve cheek or midface appearance by primarily adding volume to the sunken area:

nonsurgical - Radiesse, Sculptra
surgical - fat injection, silicone cheek implants

All treatments are generally considered safe, although potential risks and side effects can occur such as infection. Nonsurgical office injections with Radiesse or Sculptra is typically the least expensive in the short term, but surgery is normally the least expensive in the long term. Surgery is the longest lasting treatment that typically may not need repeat treatments. However, surgery has a longer recovery time with bruising and swelling as compared to the nonsurgical options, which may have little if any bruising. After a comprehensive evaluation can a plastic surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

If Doctor Goes in to Clean/Apply Antibiotics to Infected Cheek Implant, is it Possible to Save Implant? im due to have surgery due to infection next week. my doctor says that he will have to clean out the infection and put antibiotics in the affected area and stich it back up again. please tell me this will save the implant and i wont hav to have it removed?

A: Cheek Augmentation Option with Infected Cheek Implant

Fortunately, the rate of infection is acceptably low for cheek implants, which are usually placed via small incisions inside the mouth. Unfortunately, antibiotics alone generally cannot save an implant once it's infected. Most plastic surgeons will agree to remove an infected implant. Each patient and circumstance will vary. After a period of time, a new cheek implant may be placed. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a plastic surgeon help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon