What is the Average Downtime for Cheek Implant Patients?

Submalar implants are placed below the malar region and are used to add volume to the midface. Sometimes they can be combined with a malar implant or a shell implant can be used to augment the entire midface and malar region. It does not lift sunken cheek tissues but lifts the midface or fills...

Hi there, You have strong bone structure, perhaps accentuated by your orthodontic work. In my opinion, additional implants to add volume will look unnatural by further increasing the solid mass of immovable deep structure in your face. However, you are right in your assessment that you have...

It certainly can be done. But still, I am not sure of any advantages aside from the fact that it is your own bone. Disadvantages of this rib bone for cheek augmentation include: - seperate surgical site (chest) with its theoretical risks. We are usually not timid to use rib if truly of benefit;...

Alexa 7777, Yes, most implants for cheek augmentation are visible in radiologic imaging. Cheek implants are usually made of silicon. Fat injections are also commonly used to augment the mid face and cheek area to add youthful volume. Cheek augmentation with other material may be more difficult...

Alexa 7777, Yes, implants may move after all healing is done. Most cheek augmentation is performed with silicone. Fat injections are also a popular method of adding volume to the mid face and cheeks. Other material, such as collagen or hyaluronic acid, augments the cheeks temporarily. Silicone...