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It is possible to combine cheek implants, but that is not something that generally needs to be done.Instead of wondering about which type of implant is best, focus instead on the results that you would like to achieve. What are the goals you would like to acheive? Are you interested in lifting a fallen or deflated cheek, or are you trying to give yourself cheek projection that you were never born with? If you can communicate your wants and desires effectively to your doctor, he will be able to come up with a plan to make sure you get the results you desire. For example, depending on your face and your specific circumstances, you may be a better candidate for a filler or fat grafting rather than a surgical implant.
Cheek implants are manufactured in a large variety of sizes( small, medium, large, extra large) and a large variety of shapes( malar, sub-malar, and combined.) The size and shape of the implant are determined at the time of consultation and examination, since both the cheeks and cheek implants are three-dimensional structures. There would be no reason to add a Terino malar shell in addition to a sub-malar implant, when a combined implant is the appropriate shape and size.
There is a specific cheek implant style that is a combined malar-submalar shell that incorporates both designs. But if the questions is one of whether a malar shell cheek implant be placed over a an existing submalar one, the answer would be yes.
Hi, I have performed many cheek augmentations using cheek implants for over 30 years. Yes, there are malar/submalar combination cheek implants. IMHO and based upon the beauty principles outlined in my publkished book on face and body beauty, mens faces look ruggedly handsome when there is angularity in the face. The cheeks, chin and jaw line should be as angularly shaped as possible. This means the cheeks should not extend that far anteriorly (in the front) which a combination malar/submalar implant would do. The vertical dimension of such an implant would create a full, round cheek anteriorly that would feminize the entire face. IMHO, there is a much better option to create an angular, masculine shaped cheek. Hope this helps.
It appears you are have asymmetry in your face after an accident to the cheek area. It is not uncommon for patients to seek options to improve their facial symmetry. This can be accomplished with both surgical and non-surgical options depending on your face and your goals....
Best treatment for nasal labial depressions and mid cheek depressions? Cheek implants will not correct either of the problems you mentioned. They will just make your cheeks larger.These depressinons are both in the area of the skin and just below the skin. I have found that Voluma or Radiesse...
No, having cheek implants is not very painful. Pain medication is prescribed to take after surgery to help with the recovery. There will be some swelling after as well but that decreases within the first week.
I combine sculptra and fillers to get the best results in the cheek. Sometimes fat is great for long term solution. I avoid implants, I find they cause more problems long term. Best, Dr. Emer.
Implants and surgery take 3-6 months to see the ultimate results and often longer for the swelling to fully go down (up to 1-2 years). Fillers can give you the look of an implant with little downtime. I suggest you see an expert to determine what is best given your formal evaluation....
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