I am at the end of week 1 post cheek augmentation. I have considerable swelling across the mid face from upper lip to lower eyelids. The cheek implants have a large, rimmed appearance and I look like a cartoon character. Is it normal for implants to appear "too large" at this point in time?
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March 1, 2015
Answer: 1 week post op. Cheek implants seem too large.
No, cheek implants are used to augment a weak cheek profile. They are not used to fill in tear troughs of the lower lids. The puffiness that is present on the lower lids is best removed with lower blepharoplasty whereby an incision is placed on the inside of the eyelid and three little fat...
You should discuss the findings on the xray with your plastic surgeon. Movement of the cheek implants is quite common. All it may take is you sleeping more on that side, bumping it a little or even chewing within first couple of weeks. He may be waiting for the swelling to go down and that is...
With out seeing your face, it is difficult to make a final recommendation but if you have just lost volume in your face and there is no sagging the fat grafting is the best way to restore volume and is long lasting. A deep nasolabial fold can be filled and expanded by many different fillers but...
