Cheek implants for young male?

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I asked another question but I think Ive decided I want to go through with it... Just a few more questions. My parents both have very prominent cheekbones (like model like look). For some reasons my bones just decided not to grow as much... Will cheek implants look and feel normal? My cheek bones aren't prominent at this point, but they are in a good position in which I get complimented a lot. Will having bigger cheeks also help with outer eye lid sagging?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

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 the implants might influence the outer eyelid sagging that you feel you have.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

In the age of fillers, cheek implants are much less used as they are more invasive and usually not as natural especially later in life. I recommend filler injection instead for cheek augmentation. Exceptions do exist though.

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

Depending on your underlying anatomy, there are various shapes and thicknesses that can be chosen. Placing implants around the eye may, at times, add support to the lower lid.To get an idea of what the augmentation may look like, I usually inject a small amount of saline into the area to give the patient a very rough idea.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

My suggestion is to go to a physician who treats a lot of younger men and is good with fillers.  Then you can avoid a long term implant.  Some fillers can last a significant amount of time and if placed appropriately can look natural and give amazing contour/structure.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Cheek implants come in various sizes and can be adjusted to the preference of the patient. The lower eyelid will not be affected by cheek implants. See a very experienced surgeon who does natural looking cheeks and

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

Improving the face with a cheek augmentation can certainly improve appearance. Augmentation can be done with natural fat transfer or implants.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Cheek implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes( small, medium, large,) and  shapes( malar, sub- malar, and combined). Cheek implants are inserted through an intra- oral approach under a brief general anesthetic. Cheek implants are inserted when patients have a very flat maxilla and cheek  profile. For many examples, please see the video and the link below

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

I have performing cheek implant surgery for over 25 years, and yes, you can get a great look from the correct style and placement of an implant for a young male.  Yes, the implant, once healed will look and feel normal.  Fillers can also be used to augment the cheek area. (see the link below for how fillers can augment the male face).  It would have been helpful to see photos of you.  If you do not want to post public photos, you can send them to our website for more specific information.

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