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Dark Circles Due to Big Cheek Implants?

carcatMay 5, 2009
My cheek implants are too big, as they make my eyes sink in bad with dark line under. What can be done about this? Thanks.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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Answered on May 13, 2009
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Temporary asymmetry after cheek implants is common although you are describing more than I would expect after 4 weeks. Pain under the eye could be caused by irritation of the nerve that supplies sensation to the under-eye and cheek region. I would be concerned that you develop a late infection....

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You should definitely talk to your surgeon about this. A common scenario after cheek implants is some temporary interruption of function of the infraorbital nerve. If the nerve is merely bruised or inflamed, function usually recovers over weeks to months as healing continues.

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Malar and submalar implants can be very rewarding AFTER the initial swelling has subsided. We routinely prepare our patients for 7 to 10 days of recovery before they START recognizing the improvements, but it still will not be the final result. It is this needed patience that makes recovery...

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It is impossible to give you good advice based on these photos and your surgical history. Only on the basis of a detailed and timely evaluation in person, supported with necessary imaging (CT, MRI) one experienced board certified plastic surgeon with experience in craniofacial surgery may have a...

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