can malar implants come in extra small size or be whittled down in projection/thickness? I've inspected small malar implants in person, and they seem too big for my face. I'm afraid that the implants won't position volume correctly or naturally on my face, or they will make my cheeks seem fatter, especially when I smile. In looking for augmentation that is very subtle- another reviewer has commented that small malars were too big for her too. thanks you!
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Cheek implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes( small, medium, large, extra large) and shapes( malar, sub--malar, and combined). They are composed of Silastic, and are inserted through an intra-oral approach under a brief general anesthetic as an outpatient procedure. The size and shape ...
Hi,The answer is NO. Factors that determine implant stability and movement include, surgeon's experience and skill, the amount of swelling post-op and infection. Custom implants are not a guarantee of non-movement.Best,Dr.S.
