How Common is Capsular Contracture in Cheek Implants? Can It Happen Years Later After Surgery?

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.

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

Temporary infraorbital nerve numbness or discomfort can occur after placing cheek implants. As long as the pain and numbness are lessening a little each week, it sounds like it may go away by 3 months after surgery. If it does not improve or gets worse, the you should let your plastic surgeon...

The choice of cheek augmentation with implants fat transfer or fillers is a commonly asked question. In your case it appears that a combined implant that goes over the cheek as well as the sub malar area will give you the best results fillers can be use for the area next to your nose as well as...