So I have cheek implant done about a month ago. But somehow the right side is still more swollen then the left side. And it's very noticeable when I smile or laugh. And there's a tightness feeling around my cheek area. Whenever I touch it I can my skin or nerve kinda tingling. But there's no pain or anything whatsoever. Is it normal? Thank you
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December 27, 2016
Answer: Swelling after Cheek implants--try venus legacy
Fillers such as Juvederm are much better, especially at your age, for this area. Implants can shift and as you age may seem in the "wrong" place. Please consult an expert in facial injections in younger patients. Best, Dr. Green
Cheek implants are placed for patients who have flat maxilla and a flat cheek profile and desire a permanent augmentation to the cheeks. Placement of cheek implants will not affect the eyelids. Cheek implants are placed directly over the maxillary bone through an intraoral approach under general...
The malar area is the most projecting part of the midface skeleton. It is what we consider the "cheekbone." Prominent malar bones are considered attractive. Hence, the malar area is frequently augmented with implants. Oftentimes, a deficiency in cheek prominence is part of a more generalized...