Hi. I am considering cheek implants but considering EVERY scenario. Say I got implants that were too large and removed/ replaced them, would I experience sagging? What if I had well sized implants but disliked them later on in 15+ years would there be significant sagging? Could I have fat/filler or a facelift if there is sagging?
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Answer: Is there sagging after removal of cheek implants?
To enhance, augment, define the mid face, fillers, fat grafting or implants can all be options. Fillers or fat grafting can also be used together with implants. It will be best to consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon in person and discuss your goals and options after a physic...
The concept of 'erosion' with facial implants is an erroneous one. This implies an active inflammatory process as a reaction to the material that will not stop until the implant is removed. Rather almost all facial implants will undergo the normal biologic process of passive implant settling,...
Cheek implants offer a permanent augmentation to the midface when there is a flat cheek profile. Cheek implants are manufactured in a large array of thicknesses, sizes, and shapes which is best determined at the time of the consultation and examination. Some patients require different si...