Asymmetrical cheek implant. Is it common?

Cheek implants are placed on the outside of the maxilla over the top of the bone covering the sinus cavities. In our practice, we do not screw them into the bone which could cause potential sinus problems. In our practice, we have not seen sinus problems with placement of cheek implants

Placement of cheek implants can be performed under local anesthesia, IV sedation, or a brief general anesthesia. It is really  dependent on what the patient can tolerate. The entire cheek area must be numbed up, and the implants are inserted through an intra-oral approach. They're placed...

There are different styles and sizes of cheek implants, so it is a matter of the surgeon's preference as to which type to use to obtain a normal appearance.  If an implant is used that is too big, it can lead to an abnormal appearance.  Photos or an exam would be needed to determine if...

This is a common occurrence as we age, most people will even have a line on the inside of their mouth where the lining is pinched. I have excised excess skin in a few patients.I would suggest starting with your dentist. The vertical height of the teeth decrease as we age. By placing some crowns...

 The placement of cheek implants is usually through an intra-oral approach. The  Implants are placed below  the skin, fat,muscle and the periosteum, directly on top of the bone. The implants themselves are tapered and is very rare to ever see edge of the implant if they're placed...