Cheek Implants Infected - Should They be Removed?

Any artificial substance that gets infected needs to be removed unless the infection can be contained early. Removal of cheek implant is not as easy as placing them in . The determining factor is the type (silicone vs medpor) Also the implants tend to erode into the cheekbones and cause asymmetry. There will be sagging but some of that may contract due to your age and hopefully good skin quality.

Not all infected cheek implants are lost.   Antibiotics, drainage and irrigation can save some of them.   Hang in there and hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones.

Good Luck!   Dr Grant Stevens