Cheek Augmentation Risks?

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Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: cheeks, complication, risk, side effects

What are the risks of cheek augmentation? Are there any side effects or possible complications I should know about ahead of time?

6 answers to Cheek Augmentation Risks?

Cheek Augmentation vs Fat Grafting

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. In many cases, the need for a solid implant can... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Typical surgery risks plus some specific risks

With any type of surgery there is possible the risk. Although most of patients do not experience these complications, you should discuss each of them with your plastic surgeon to make sure you understand the risks and potential complications of cheek enlargement procedure. All the risk should be discussed during your preoperative visit and usually you will be ask to sign a consent about your cheek augmentation procedure. Some of the chin augmentation risks: Bleeding,... more

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Risks associated with cheek augmentation

Risks associated with cheek augmentation include infection, seroma formation, migration, and numbness. The numbness can occur from placing the implant over the maxillary nerve. Seroma formation can occur years later after the implants have been placed, and this fluid will have to be removed through a needle aspiration. If the fluid returns the implant should be removed and reinserted at a later time, usually about six weeks. Infections are very rare, and we place patients on antibiotics... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Possible Complications with Cheek Augmentation

There are possible complications with all surgery, depending on the technique used. Cheeks can be augmented by placement of an implant through an intra-oral incision. With this approach infection, bleeding, loss of cheek sensation, or poor placement of the implants with resulting asymmetries are possible, but unusual. With injection of fillers or your fat infection, loss of sensation, or asymmetry may occur, but this is also rare.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cheek augmentation complications

Cheek augmentation can be done with either an implant or an injectable filler. The complications will differ depending on which method is used. An implant can lead to problems such as infection, malpostion, asymmetry and sensory nerve loss. An injectable filler can lead to asymmetry and sensory loss if the nerve is injected but this usually will resolve with time.

Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD
Long Island City Plastic Surgeon

Risks of cheek augmentation

Every single operation or procedure has potential complications - unwanted events that cannot be foreseen or prevented. Cheek augmentation can be done by placing an implant, most commonly through the mouth OR it can be done with deep injections of fillers (Perlane, Radiesse, Restylane, Juevederm Ultra Plus etc). Common to both are potential risks of bleeding, infection, some swelling, bruising among others. When an implant is placed other potential complications such as scar formation... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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