Hello, I would like a permanent solution to my flat mid face and I was thinking about cheek implants but I've heard they show up as the skin ages and thins out. Is there an implant that doesn't do this or a way to prevent this from happening? Thank you for your time!
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I think you are talking about implanting or layering hydroxyapatite on the malar bone to augment cheek bones. This is an off lable use of the product but is being used by licensed physicians around the world. It works, but it is not permanent. The product(Radiesse) is injected...
You are correct - cheek implants will not stop the aging process. I have done cheek implants on patients many years ago who returned for treatment of facial aging when I did a cheek lift or another rejuvenation procedure which would be done whether or not implants were present. Done properly,...
I would expect all to return pretty close to normal but it may take up to 18 months to do so. I would expect any capsule formation to obliterate. Rarely a seroma or other problem could arise but I would not expect it to do so. Just wait it out and all will be fine