i already have cheek implants. the let side looks good but the right side is too small and i need more extension towards the temple, higher to the eye area. instead of just yanking that left one out and replacing it with a bigger one, can i just place an implant on top of it or right next to it to add some augmentation without having to take the full thing out?
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Hi,Yes it is possible to reposition or replace the implants. It depends on where they were placed on the malar bone. Probably the best solution is to replace the asymetric one.Best,Dr.S.
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