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Thank you for your question. You should abstain from smoking for the duration of your recovery as it hinders the body's healing process. Best of Luck,
I would avoid any smoking for the healing phase, at least 4 weeks after surgery. I cannot say its okay to smoke week as a medical provider but for healing, it is best not to smoke. Best, Dr. Emer.
The zygomatic sandwich osteotomy will produce increased cheek width but not increased cheek projection. It pushes the zygoma out laterally but not forward. You most likely need more anterior cheek projection than width so an implant is the best approach for that type of cheek deformity. Cheek...
Cheek implants are placed for patients who have a weak and recessive maxilla along with a flat cheek profile. The area of the circle described in the photographs represents malar augmentation, not sub-malar augmentation. Cheek implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes, thicknesses and...
The price range for Facial implants (medpore, etc) ranges significantly specially depending on the geographical location where the surgery is being done. The price for the same surgery using the same implants is not the same if performed in New York City vs other cities like Alaska. Patients ...
In my opinion, cheek implants are best because they are permanent and consistent. I think anyone telling you they always look unnatural is misinformed. However, poor placement may create an unnatural result. The goal is to use the implant to act as an extension of your bony cheek for a natural...
In most cases if a mentor implant is infected, the highest chance of resolution is removal of the implant. It may be possible through the use of irrigation and antibiotics to salvage it but it is extremely unlikely. Remember peroxide can be toxic to healthy tissue also. An infection of your...
Hi,All silicone implants whether breast, cheek, chin, jaw, nasal or any other implant, form a capsule around the implant over time. This is a result of your body's immune system encapsulating the implant. Silicone implants are never "rejected" by your body as say in organ transplantation,...
