Is it common for cheek implants to be rejected by the body? (Photo)

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Two months ago I got large malar shell cheek implants. The left side looks and feels great. The right side is larger, and uncomfortable, but not swollen. I also have some drainage in my mouth. My doctor claims there is no infection but that my body is trying to reject this implant. He wants to remove it and eventually inject fat in that cheek. Is this my only or best option? I'm afraid the cheeks will look different from each other if I go this route but the cheeks need to be closer in size.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Cheek implant inflammation and seroma after 2 months is probably what you have. I would drain the seroma and place u on antibiotics. If the drainage continued I would remove the implant--wait 2 months and put it back in. I would not use fat since it will not give you symmetry.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is not common for cheek implants to be rejected by the body but it is possible.  If there is a problem with the implant on your right side, it may need to be removed.  You could then allow that area to heal and place the implant later.  Injecting fat or a filler is another option, but you are correct that it may not look exactly like the other side with the implant.

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