Cheek implants for men?

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Can i make cheek implants with local anesthesia?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello makieveliTypes of anesthesia available for cheek implant procedure includes local anesthesia, intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your PS would recommend the best choice for you.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Cheek augmentation can be
done in one of two ways.  Voluma is an injectable filler which can be
injected into the malar region as a temporary filler.  Malar implants can
be placed as a permanent way to gain volume in the cheek.  I always use
medpor implants with screw fixation.  Silicone malar implants tend to
have a high rate of malrotation over time.  If using medpor implants, I recommend general anesthesia.   The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, you can get implants with local anesthesia. Both implants and fillers in the cheeks can create good results for patients. Both can build up the cheeks and create symmetry. You must balance the pros and cons of each procedure and do what you feel is the best decision for you.
Fillers:
Pros: No downtime Reversible Quick
Cons: Temporary More expensive in long run
Implants Pros: Permanent Great for patients with poor bone structure Less expensive overtime
Negative: Risks associated with surgery Possible infection Downtime
Hope this helps.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I normally perform cheek augmentation with implants using local anesthesia with IV sedation.  The type of anesthesia used for a procedure is usually determined by the surgeon with input from the patient.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Most frequently we do cheek implants in twilight anesthesia which is practically local anesthesia with sedation. No tubes are used just IV access for drug delivery. However, in selected and well prepared patients it is possible to do it in local anesthesia only or with some preoperative per mouth pain/anxiety medications. Good luck.

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