Is it worthwhile getting permanent cheek implants, or are the cheek injections better?

Both implants and fillers in the cheeks can create good results for patients.  Both can build up the cheeks and help bring proportion to the face.  You must balance the pros and cons of each procedure and do what you feel is the best decision for you.Fillers:Pros:No downtimeReversibleQuickCons:TemporaryMore expensive in long runImplantsPros:PermanentGreat for patients with poor bone structureLess expensive overtimeNegative:Risks associated with surgeryPossible infectionDowntime

There are several factors that are important in trying to decide between cheek implants and injections.  Implants need to rest up against the bones of the face, so they can help with the upper cheeks and just below the cheeks but not lower down on the face.  Injections can be placed over a wider area, so sometimes can give a better effect.  The result from implants would be permanent, although they could be removed if needed.  There are a variety of fillers that could be used and these could last anywhere from a few months to 2-4 years or longer.  

Thank you for the great question! This is really a matter of personal preference and duration of effect. Implants are "permanent" in the sense that they don't go away over time. If you changed your mind at some point, you could certainly have them removed. Fillers, on the other hand, require repeated treatments over time. The most common fillers for cheek volumization are Radiesse and Voluma, though Sculptra treatments can be used for certain cases.  These products last anywhere from 9 months to nearly 2 years, depending on the specific product, patient metabolism, and the volume placed.