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Flat, Masculine Cheeks - Am I a Candidate for Cheek Implants?

asked 1 year ago by 9539anon in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: female, candidate, flat, masculine

I feel like my cheeks are flat and lend me a masculine appearance. I am interested in getting cheek implants. I have attached two pictures of my face, as well as two illustrations as to what my ideal cheeks would be. I understand that there are limitations based on my facial structure, but do you think I could get similar results? As far as cosmetic surgery, do you think that cheek implants would make the greatest improvement in regard to my level of attractiveness?

12 answers to Flat, Masculine Cheeks - Am I a Candidate for Cheek Implants?

Cheek Implants or Fillers?

Yes, your cheeks could be a bit more rounded and full anteriorly. You can use fillers like Perlane or Radiesse initially to create the Cheek Augmentation to see if you like it before using Cheek Implants for a permanent correction. I use silastic Cheek Implants and not those made of Gortex or Medpore, but that's MHO. There is an aesthetic way to compare your facial features to the aesthetically ideal.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Flat, Masculine Cheeks

You do have flat cheeks, but they are not macculine. It is reasonable for you to want to increase cheek projection and contour, which will best be achieved with permanent cheek implants. In the hands of an experienced surgeon it is a predictable satisfying procedure.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cheek Implants vs. Fat Grafting

Acial Implants for facial bone augmentation A wide variety of facial implants are currently available for the enhancement of the skeletal elements of facial aesthetics. The most commonly used facial implants are used to enhance the profile of the chin and the cheeks. Facial implants very widely not only in shape and style, but also in terms of the materials from which they are fabricated. My preference is to use structural fat grafting, as much as possible, to enhance facial features... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Candidate for cheek implants

Cheek implants are performed on patients who would like an augmentation of the malar or submalar area. The implants are made of silastic plastic and inserted through an incision in the mouth above the upper teeth and placed directly over the bone and under the muscle. They augment a flat cheek area and rejuvenate the lower cheek area by volumetric augmentation. The implants come in both malar and submalar shapes and they come in many different sizes. Determining which... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Cheek Enhancement with Silicone Implants or Filler Injections

Hi 9539anon, Several cosmetic options are available to improve volume loss in the cheeks or midface. Volume loss is a natural progression seen with facial aging, or present at young age due to inadequate bone structure. Midface volume loss may also be seen earlier with genetic predisposition, medical conditions, severe weight changes, or medications too. Treatment obviously is to add volume, typically. Injectable fillers with hyaluronic acid, Restylane, or Juvederm may be... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Permanent Cheek Implants vs. Temporary Cheek Injectable Fillers

For permanent cheek augmentation and the best overall effect, an implant is the best choice. If you are uncertain as to whether cheek implant surgery is for you, then a trial of injectable fillers is worthwhile. Be aware, however, that injectable fillers and cheek implants may not create exactly the same look as implants have a very well defined shape where as fillers create more of less-defined mass effect. When considering cheek implants it is important to realize that there are... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Dip your toe in with fillers first

I agree with one of the other surgeons that mentioned that implants are now almost obsolete. The change you desire is increased soft tissue projection in your cheeks (similar to the models you have posted). The solution would not be to add to the deep bony structure, but rather to add to the soft tissue structure. Furthermore, in the cheek/malar area there are various options other than implants that are not as invasive (incisions) or carry lifetime risks (infection,... more

Tanuj Nakra, MD
Austin Oculoplastic Surgeon

Cheek Implants vs Radiesse

Longer lasting fillers such as Radiesse have many advantages over cheek implants. One obvious advantage is that surgery is not required. Another is that you can get either a rapid or a gradual correction depending upon how many syringes you have injected and you can decide as you go exactly how much correction looks good. Another advantage of fillers that I frequently see is cheek implants may no longer look good in an aging face as it changes over the years. Touch up treatments for fillers... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

Flat, underdeveloped cheeks--what to do?

Your cheeks are underdeveloped and this is not as attractive to women as full cheeks. The best way to correct this is with cheek implants rather than fillers which have to be repeated every year or two and don't give as much correction as implants. See an experienced surgeon for the best results.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm works for upper cheek fullness.

Hi. You do not look masculine at all, but fuller cheeks would look good on you. I personally feel that cheekbone implants are almost obsolete. You can get this result more safely, and without surgery, with skillfully injected fillers. Radiesse is great injected deeply, against the bone. For superficial contouring, we use Juvederm Ultra Plus. The results are very long lasting.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Flat, Masculine Cheeks - Am I a Candidate for Cheek Implants?

From your pictures, it appears that cheek implants will improve overall appearance of your midface. The implant must be a combine malar/submalar type and placed just below the lower eyelid bony ridge. Fillers can do this too but last 9-12 months. Look at the before and after pictures of patients who have had this procedure done, to get some idea what to expect.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmeticsurgery4you.com

Cheek Enhancement

Based on your pictures, you look like you would benefit from filler injections to your cheeks. While cheek implants would also work, you may want to try the fillers first to make sure you like the look before committing to a permanent change with the implants. Both Juvederm Ultra XC or Radiesse would be great choices for fillers. Good Luck