Should I have Implants Removed from Cheek Immediately or Give it Some Time?

One week after surgery is too early to tell what the final result will be. If you think you are looking at the final result, you are wrong. The cheek area gets a lot of swelling after implant surgery which is more noticeable than facial swelling anywhere else on the face because it is right next to the eyes. You should wait a minimum of 6 weeks (3 months is better) after your surgery before you critique its size/result. I have seen many facial implant patients, particularly men,... more

Although it is "after the fact", so that others may learn this is the reason I feel that 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 is that cheek implants may no longer look good in an... more

This is a tough call and I think you should have a discussion with your plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your Cheek Augmentation with Cheek Implants. The cheeks can look swollen for about 1 month and take 3-4 mionths to be completely settled. I place many Cheek Implants and have for over 22 years. When augmenting the Cheeks it's imperative to understand and follow the proper aeethetics of facial beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive face. more