Best Way to Fill Apple of Cheek

Fat transfers have very inconsistent results and are best avoided in the facial area because of the ensuing asymmetries of resorption.  It is just not a consistent procedure.  The submalar implants when placed are inserted up on an intraoral approach above the upper tooth roots and placed directly over the bone.  If they are too large they can be removed and a smaller one inserted and vice versa.  The implants give a very consistent result and can actually be removed if the patient ever wanted to have them removed.  A submalar implant is placed directly below the malar area over the lower portion of the cheek.  

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Strong cheek bones with a flat midfacial area may be treated via multiple methods.Several cosmetic options are available to improve volume loss in the cheeks or midface. Volume loss is a natural progression seen with facial aging, or present at young age due to inadequate bone structure. Midface volume loss may also be seen earlier with genetic predisposition, medical conditions, severe weight changes, or medications too.

 

Treatment obviously is to add volume, typically. Injectable fillers with hyaluronic acid, Restylane, or Juvederm may be appropriate. Alternatively, longer acting facial fillers such as Radiesse or Sculptra provide longer-term improvement of the cheeks. All these injections are office procedures.

Other options include fat injections, which have been used for decades for facial rejuvenation. Fat injections have the potential for long-term cheek enhancement. Lastly, cosmetic surgery with a silicone implant or midface lift may be more appropriate in selected patients. Silicone cheek implants are a good option for permanent cheek enhancement.

There isn't one best treatment for facial plastic surgery procedures. Only after a comprehensive evaluation by a plastic surgeon specialist can he/she help determine appropriate options for you for natural cheek enhancement. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki