Can Silicone Cheek Implants Cause Pain Above the Ear at the Level of the Eye?

asked 7 months ago by cgindallas
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: 10 years post-op, pain, side effects

I am 10 years post cheek implant and the area above and forward of the ear at eye level is a trigger for migraine pain. Should I consider having the silicone cheek implants removed?

4 answers to Can Silicone Cheek Implants Cause Pain Above the Ear at the Level of the Eye?

Can Silicone Cheek Implants Cause Pain Above the Ear at the Level of the Eye?

I have performed many Cheek Augmentations using Cheek Implants for over 20 years and exclusively use silastic implants. You seem to be referring to the area of the zygomatic arch and lower temple however, cheek implants are not typically placed in that region. There is a major branch of the facial nerve that crosses the zygomatic arch but unless you can feel the edge of your cheek implant close to that region, the nerve is most likely not engaged. Moreover,... more

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

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Cheek Implants Are Not The Cause Of Temporal Migraines

The location of cheek implants would not be a trigger for temporal migraines. Temporal migraines have very well defined trigger points from the zygomaticotemporal nerve and sometimes the auriculotemporal nerve as well. These are nerves that cross into and through the temporalis muscle and I believe this is where you describing the trigger points. They have nothing to do with your cheek implants. These triggers areas should be first treated with Botox to determine if you get improvement.... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Pain above Ears 10 Years after Silicone Cheek Implants

It is very unlikely that silicone cheek implants start to cause pain above your ears 10 years after placement. My first concern would be a temporomandibular joint malfunction. See a physician or oral surgeon who deals with these problems.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Cheek Implants

Hi, Very difficult to say whether your cheek implants have anything to do with your pain. It sounds like you have temporal migraines. However, if you had your implants for 10 years already and never had any pain prior, its probably not related. If the implants migrated and are pushing on a nerve then that could be the cause. Best, DrS

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Can Silicone Cheek Implants Cause Pain Above the Ear at the Level of the Eye?