I got cheek implants with a facelift last April, all my swelling is down except for my left side. It has not changed size in months! Starting to worry and wondering can it be capsular contracture or permanent? If it can be fixed will it always look a little bit off or different? This is very scary and my husband thinks it's permanent. What can it be? Can it be corrected back to normal?
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No, cheek implants do not change the shape of the nose, they simply augment your existing maxilla and midface. Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult procedures to perform in the entire field of cosmetic surgery, so make sure you choose a rhinoplasty specialist. Both rhinoplasty and...
To enhance cheek projection, I would start with fillers first. Results last 6-12 months with most fillers and one gets an idea what contour they are looking for. Options then include continuing filler, fat grafting or cheek implants. Rhinoplasty and jaw surgery are more permanent options to...
Based on the side profile, I do think that you could benefit from cheek and chin implants. If you are hesitant to jump into that, you could consider fillers to the region to give you an idea of the change and see if this change is the long-term solution you seek.