I had cheek implants inserted two years ago and i never been happy with them , they are too big, i want them removed completely without replacement. im a man , 29 years old and i would like to know what to expect as far as how long the recovery will be and also if my face will go back to the way it was 2 years ago , will there be sagging? What measures should the doctor take during the removal to make sure my skin is tight and everything heals properly without sagging ?
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January 7, 2022
Answer: Cheek implant removal will usually cause some sagging.
There are, as you pointed out, many options for cheek implants. Typically, silastic implants are very effective at increasing forward projection, lateral projection or both depending upon the underlying facial shape. It sounds like an implant that increases both would suit your needs but an...
Cheek implants are very useful for patients with inadequate 3-D volume, mid-face fat atrophy and/or both of the above. I find that the results I obtain with cheek implants are predictable and patient satisfaction is high. Tear trough implants are not in that category. the skin in this part of...
I am not aware of any cases in which donating plasma after a facial implant procedure created any issues. I would, however, definitely direct this question to your chosen plastic surgeon to obtain their advice. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery