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I am not a big fan of cheek implants and prefer fat injection or filler... these problems with asymmetry and swelling are common. Wait 3 months for the swelling to subside though.
Most people have the same sized implant placed when having cheek augmentation. It is possible for both sides to not look exactly the same during the healing process because swelling can be worse on one side versus the other. I would recommend waiting about 2-3 months after the procedure to get a better idea of what your face might look like. If you still feel there is an asymmetry at that time, you should discuss this with your surgeon.
Cheek implant surgery can be done in different methods, depending on the surgeon. In most cases, I would say that cheek implants should not affect the sinuses. However, if an implant was secured with a screw that entered the maxillary sinus, then there might be a slight chance that...
My preference is to perform cheek augmentation with IV sedation and local anesthesia. I find that patients do very well with this type of anesthesia for this procedure. The procedure could also be done with general anesthesia or local anesthesia with oral sedation. It is really...
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...
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