For some reason, I always think of young people as getting cheek implants. But I’m in my early 60s and feel that my cheeks have lost a lot of volume. Is this something that cheek implants could help with? Are they ever used to combat aging signs like this?
Answer:
Absolutely, this is a very good procedure to add to some facelifts.
Is there such a thing as cheek implants for the area below the cheekbones?
Answer:
Yes, specifically they are called submalar implants. I use these and regular malar implants depending on the needs of the patient. Both are excellent implants with great aesthetic results.
I'd love to get cheek implants but I have a hard to envisioning where the incisions would be made so that they're not visible. Where are they made?
Answer:
All the cheek implants I use are made of soft silastic material and feel totally natural and are fully accepted by the body. The incisions I use for cheek implants are under the upper lip and are completely hidden and never seen.
Question: I have severe acne on my face, and especially my cheeks. I really want to have cheek implants, but I am worried that this procedure will be a hindrance to improving my skin condition. Is this something I should be worried about?
Answer: Most implants are put in from under the upper lip and against the cheek bone itself; so should have no effect on your acne problems.
Question: A few days after my cheek implant, I was hit in the face with a softball. How will this affect the healing process?
Answer: I cannot say, but if the implant feels in place there is nothing to do but ice the area and wait for the swelling to go down and then reassess.
Posted September, 09/13/2011 - 16:03 PM in Cheek Implants
Question:
How many days will I have to take off work after my cheek implants?
Answer:
Cheek implants are placed from under the upper lip so there is no visible post-operative incision. Swelling is noticeable for 5-7 days. You can probably go to work in three to five days.
Posted September, 09/13/2011 - 15:09 PM in Cheek Implants
Question:
I'd like to get cheek implants. How will the doctor decide which cheek shape is best for me?
Answer:
I only use certain very reliable cheek implants both from an aesthetic concern and from a safety concern, (Implantech conform). These can be ordered in any size needed and trimmed appropriately for each individual patient.
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