cheek augmentation surgery

This cheek augmentation patient education website is devoted to helping you gather the necessary information in making an informed choice before choosing to have surgery.  We cover all of your options in cheek implants, injectable fillers, and other procedures such as fat grafting, lifts and more.  With the right information, guidance, and support, your chances of a positive experience is thereby increased.
A deficient cheek structure can make your face appear drawn and gaunt. It may give the appearance of heaviness in the lower face and an aged look of the under-eye area. Many attractive people have strong cheek bones and a softened appearance due to adequate soft tissue in this area. Prominent, full cheeks give us a youthful, healthy appearance. Cheeks which are too fatty, or large, can make us look overweight and heavy. When augmentation is performed incorrectly it can make us look very unnatural. There is a definite balance, so choosing a skilled plastic surgeon is
All of the information found on our website has been thoroughly researched and provided to you at no cost.  We have had cheek augmentation ourselves, and some of us have even had complications.  Who better to help you understand what to expect than real patients who have gone through it already?  While your surgeon can give you basics, and technical details--to know what it truly feels like, you need real patient experiences.  Your surgeon is able give you any information that you need, however, you normally do not receive the information you crave in an hour or two of consultations and pre-op appointments.  Most patients want to read up on all of their options and their risks, see cheek augmentation before and after photos and seek out other patients.  During your cheek augmentation recovery period, our forum members are available to compare stories and share experiences and photos.  While, our website is not meant to be construed as specific medical advice, or replace any instructions from your surgeon, we are here to offer a helping hand with education and support. 
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Cheek augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to emphasize the cheeks on a person's face. To augment the cheeks, a plastic surgeon may place a solid implant over the cheekbone. Injections with the patients' own fat or a soft tissue filler, like Restylane, are also popular. Rarely, various cuts to the zygomatic bone (cheekbone) may be performed. Cheek augmentation is commonly combined with other procedures, such as a face lift or chin augmentation 

What are Cheek Bone Implants?

Cheek bone implants have been in use since 1956 and have a proven record for safe and effective cosmetic enhancement. They are constructed from a variety of synthetic materials that range from fairly rigid to flexible. Cheek bone implants come in various shapes and sizes, and most can be custom shaped to a particular facial structure. Some cheek implants, such as those made from silicone, do not integrate with tissue and can be easily removed at a later date. Other cheek bone implants, such as hydroxyapatite implants, integrate with natural bone tissue and become part of the cheek structure.

Cheek Augmentation Surgery

When cheek implants are placed in conjunction with another facial plastic surgery procedure such as a face lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, or eyelid lift, the implants can be inserted through the incisions made for those procedures. When not used in conjunction with other plastic surgery treatments, the cheek implants are placed on their own through small incisions made in the mouth or lower eyelids. The implants are placed into small pockets formed by the surgeon in the cheek tissue. Stitches used to close the incision are removed in about 10 days, or they dissolve in the about the same period if placed inside the mouth.

Cheek Implants Complications and Risks

Though rare in occurrence, cheek implants complications can happen. Initially, there is the risk of an adverse reaction to anesthesia used in the cheek surgery procedure. A correlation exists between anesthesia complications and the use of tobacco, antidepressants, and various other substances. For this reason, disclosure of any substance use to the surgeon prior to surgery is very important.
Post-surgery cheek implants complications may include infection, which is usually treatable with antibiotics. Misplacement of a cheek implant can result in shifting that causes asymmetry, sometimes necessitating a second procedure to realign the implant. If you are considering cheek implants and you’d like to reduce the chance of post-surgical complications, the best course of action is to take care when choosing a plastic surgeon.

What is the Average Cost of Cheek Implants?

When deciding whether or not to receive cheek implants, the price is a factor many prospective patients consider. The specific cost of cheek implants procedures differs between surgeons, and the average cost of cheek implants differs between geographic regions. The fee for the cheek surgery itself varies, but generally ranges from $2,000 to $3,000. However, lab fees for blood tests, x-rays, and other associated costs must also be considered. Depending on the surgeon and the related medical fees, cheek augmentation cost can range from $2,400 to $5,000.
The cost of cheek implants may be greatly reduced if the procedure is done in conjunction with another facial plastic surgery procedure. For convenience, there are a number of plastic surgery financing options available to make cheek implants affordable on almost any budget.