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Do Cheek Implant Risks Differ Depending on Which Bone is Augmented?

Hi All, There are a few horror stories on the internet about cheek implants. I'm wondering if these risks are significantly different by bone. I've heard of malar, submalar and infraorbital implants? Are there other bones that are augmented? Do the risks of complication (pain, inability to smile, disfigurement, etc.) differ depending on which bone gets the implant? Similarly, does recovery time differ much depending on which bone gets the implant? Thanks for your help!

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Complication cheek implants.

Silicone and other solid implants tend to migrate as they are difficult to fixate securely in some areas. The closer the implant is placed to the eyelids the more swelling typically ensues. Artefill or Fat injections are usually associated with less complications and undesirable results. Please Consult in person with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making any treatment decisions

Cheek implant risks for different bones

When malar, submalar, or infraorbital implants are placed, they are all placed directly on top of the bone. All three areas are in close proximity, so when they are placed, it's just a matter of making the pocket for the implant over the area to be augmented. With all three implants, there is risk to injuring a sensory nerve on the cheek, which could lead to numbness. I would not say that there would be a significant difference in recovery or risk between the three... more

Facial implant risks.

Excellent and somewhat complicated question. I personally use implantech malar implants ( conform variety ) and trim them down as needed. They are very safe and easily placed along the malar bone. I do not go out very lateral or over the jug-handle area as I do not like the look of augmentation here and the risk of nerve injury is increased. I do not use infraorbital or submalar implants because I get a great result and all the mid-face augmentation I need with standard Malar implants.... more

There are a number of different shape cheek implants depending on what is needed

Cheek implants come in many shapes and sizes. What is best for you really depends on what you are looking to enhance. I often like to start with facial fillers to simulate what is to be augmented before actually doing cheek implants. There are malar (cheek) implants for enhanced cheekbones, sub-malar implants for hollow faces and combined for overall volume increase. Implants can also be used to enhance the rim of the eye sockets. You should discuss your goals with a facial plastic surgery... more