Being as I'm spending over 4K in dermal fillers every year to maintain the fullness I like in the 1) malar, and 2) Inferior orbital rim/teartroughs close to the sides of nose area, I'm now cautiously considering silicone cheek implants. Do standard cheek implants offer correction to more than one area of the midface? Am I correct in assuming they will cost significantly more than standard cheek implants + surgery? What is the typical difference in price?
Answer: Silicone facial implants Dear Ladyduck,
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Cheek augmentation with implants vs fat grafts Generally, custom made implants are 5-10 times more expensive because of CT scan, complex 3D printing etc. In most cases when it comes to facial contouring this is not necessary considering diversity of cheek implants available on the market.However, before making decision about cheek implants you should discuss benefits of fat grafting of the cheek and periorbital area. It is procedure that provides long lasting (3+ years) very natural results if done by an expert plastic surgeon.You should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial fat grafting and discuss your options. Good luck.
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Cheek augmentation with implants vs fat grafts Generally, custom made implants are 5-10 times more expensive because of CT scan, complex 3D printing etc. In most cases when it comes to facial contouring this is not necessary considering diversity of cheek implants available on the market.However, before making decision about cheek implants you should discuss benefits of fat grafting of the cheek and periorbital area. It is procedure that provides long lasting (3+ years) very natural results if done by an expert plastic surgeon.You should have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in facial fat grafting and discuss your options. Good luck.
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Cheek augmentation with Implants It's not necessary to have customized implants. Cheek implants come in various sizes that can be easily adjusted in volume and shape. The plus side to fillers are they can give you the look of an implant with little downtime. Cost will always vary with practitioners. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to discuss your desired results and options. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Cheek augmentation with Implants It's not necessary to have customized implants. Cheek implants come in various sizes that can be easily adjusted in volume and shape. The plus side to fillers are they can give you the look of an implant with little downtime. Cost will always vary with practitioners. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to discuss your desired results and options. Best, Dr. Emer
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November 4, 2016
Answer: Custom Tear-Trough and Cheek Implants Hello,Tear-Trough Implants are my specialty. The "off the shelf" tear-trough implants do not provide any augmentation to what people traditionally thing of as the cheek. In fact, the standard implants only go about 2/3 of the way to the outside corner of the eye. Implanttech makes a combined sub-malar/tear trough implant that offers some additional filling but it is more below the cheek and it isn't a lot. I have taken two approaches to patients like you. One is to simultaneously do a cheek implant and tear-trough implant. The two implants will overlap, which is tricky, but it does work. The other, of course, is to use custom implants. Custom implants are very nice. They are pricey and bring the total cost of the procedure up to nearly $10,000. However, the perfect fit is wonderful. In my hands, I do this procedure entirely through the backside of the lower eyelid. There are therefore no scars anywhere that anyone could see. My experience with custom implants is that they do not bruise very much either.Best of Luck,Dr. AAustin, Texas
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November 4, 2016
Answer: Custom Tear-Trough and Cheek Implants Hello,Tear-Trough Implants are my specialty. The "off the shelf" tear-trough implants do not provide any augmentation to what people traditionally thing of as the cheek. In fact, the standard implants only go about 2/3 of the way to the outside corner of the eye. Implanttech makes a combined sub-malar/tear trough implant that offers some additional filling but it is more below the cheek and it isn't a lot. I have taken two approaches to patients like you. One is to simultaneously do a cheek implant and tear-trough implant. The two implants will overlap, which is tricky, but it does work. The other, of course, is to use custom implants. Custom implants are very nice. They are pricey and bring the total cost of the procedure up to nearly $10,000. However, the perfect fit is wonderful. In my hands, I do this procedure entirely through the backside of the lower eyelid. There are therefore no scars anywhere that anyone could see. My experience with custom implants is that they do not bruise very much either.Best of Luck,Dr. AAustin, Texas
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January 20, 2022
Answer: Custom Cheek Implants Only custom designed cheek implants can be made to go along the infraorbital rim and/or back along the zygomatic arch. No standard cheek implants has this design. They can be made to however the patient wants to augment the midface area. Custom cheek implant costs will be higher as they are designed from a 3D CT scan of the patient which entails additional engineering and manufacturing costs. While they are more expensive they are roughly twice the cost of getting standard cheek implants. In addition, getting standard cheek implants that do not create the desired effect will, in the end, be more expensive than having a custom design initially if the need for revisional surgery arises.
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January 20, 2022
Answer: Custom Cheek Implants Only custom designed cheek implants can be made to go along the infraorbital rim and/or back along the zygomatic arch. No standard cheek implants has this design. They can be made to however the patient wants to augment the midface area. Custom cheek implant costs will be higher as they are designed from a 3D CT scan of the patient which entails additional engineering and manufacturing costs. While they are more expensive they are roughly twice the cost of getting standard cheek implants. In addition, getting standard cheek implants that do not create the desired effect will, in the end, be more expensive than having a custom design initially if the need for revisional surgery arises.
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