Cheek implants or permanent filler - How do I decide?

For cheek augmentation, how do I decide between getting cheek implants or having a permanent filler injected into my cheeks?

3 answers to “Cheek implants or permanent filler -...”

A: Fat Injections or Fat Grafting Provide a Safe, Natural Looking Alternative to Implants

Michael Law, MD

Facial 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... more

A: Permanent fillers are primarily used for naso-labial...

William Portuese, MD

Permanent fillers are primarily used for naso-labial folds, and with the right type of filler patients can have excellent results. We prefer to use the temporary fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. If the cheek itself is flat, hypoplastic, and has poor projection and is sagging, a cheek implant can be... more

A: Cheek Implants vs. Permanent Fillers

Darrick E. Antell, MD

Cheek implants are the Gold Standard, compared to a permanent filler. Implants are also a reversible operation, adding a feature not available with injectables. Once you have the permanent injection, it cannot be removed. A temporary filler, or even sterile water, can be injected into your cheeks, giving you... more

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