“Cheeks implant impede my natural cheeks ”
Cheek augmentation: NOT worth it
Cost: $4,000
Pain: Painfree
Pain: Painfree
Cheek augmentation satisfaction: Fair
I had a malar augmentation 3 weeks ago. I chosed the Implantech malar xxl size. My problem is now that my natural cheeks in the submalar area aren't flexible anymore.
Can it be that the implants are too big and so there is no space anymore for my cheeks to move?
My facial expressions are really limited now. When I laugh, I look like a chipmunk. And also as if I have sunken cheeks now. And I noticed that my upper lips are less full as if the cut inside my mouth has caused this.
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Jun 13, 2009Comments and replies (3)
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24 posts
29 Aug 2009
I assume at 3 weeks, you still had a lot of swelling. Now that the swelling is gone, you should do much better. Are you?
3 posts
30 Aug 2009
Please give it another 4 months before all the swelling is gone. That's how long it took me. I was swollen like a cantalope for the longest. Be patient and see if it's ok for you. If not, you know what to do.
16 posts
2 Nov 2009
I had a similar surgery and it took 6 months to see the new face. actually, the total difference and the last one was after 12 months... so please wait :)