When placed properly, cheek implants should not dislodge.

William Portuese, MD answers: Can cheek implants be dislodged after healing?

Can a cheek bone implant become dislodged even after everything is healed? I’m planning on having a cheek augmentation in the near future. The only problem is, I've been in karate my entire life; I've also gotten hit in the face a few times (and probably will again). So, is there any way an implant can become "dislodged" after it completely healed (even if I get punched)?


William Portuese, MD
2 months ago
By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

No. Once cheek implants are placed in the proper anatomical position in the subperiosteal space, there is no chance of them moving, shifting or dislodging. Even if you get hit in the face it will not dislodge it if it has been placed in the proper anatomical position. However, they can dislodge within the first week of the surgery, but after the healing has taken effect they do not dislodge themselves.

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