Cheek Implants

How can facial implants improve the aesthetics of my face?

A beautiful face is a balanced face with the eyes, nose, lips, cheeks, and chin in proportion with each other. Facial implants can be used to enhance structural integrity and create a more balanced and attractive face in patients with a disproportion between the different sections of the face.

What is a cheek implant?

Augmentation of the cheek is one of the most common facial implant procedures. A cheek implant can give a more voluminous look to otherwise flat cheeks. These facial implants are made of biocompatible materials and are available in different sizes to achieve the desired results.

Am I candidate for a cheek implant?

Good health is one of the prerequisites for the implantation procedure. Smoking hampers the wound healing ability of the body and causes increased scarring. If you are a smoker, the surgeon may ask you to quit smoking before the surgery and continue to abstain from it after the procedure as well.

How is the cheek implant performed?

The implant surgery is performed under general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation. An incision is made and an appropriate implant is inserted in the cheek. The implant is held in place either by making a well-fitting pocket or fixing it to the surrounding bone or soft tissue. The incision is finally closed with absorbable sutures or stitches that will be removed 5-7 days after the surgery.

I am worried about scars formed from the surgical incisions.

Your surgeon makes the incision inside your mouth or along the natural crevices on your face. An incision is usually made inside the mouth between the gum and the cheek. When coupled with other procedures for the face, the incision may be made through the lower eyelid. Hence the surgical scar is either not visible or hardly noticeable.

What can I expect after cheek implant surgery?

Pain killers and antibiotics are prescribed after the surgery to reduce pain and the risk of infection. Localised swelling, discolouration, numbness or discomfort at the operated site may develop after the procedure. Some facial movements may also be temporarily restricted during the healing phase.

Contact your surgeon immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after the surgery:

• Abnormal pain or swelling
• Abnormal discharge from the incision site
• Fever

When can I expect to see results of the surgery?

The final results of the surgery and the actual improvement in appearance can be appreciated only after 3-4 months of the surgery.