- About Cheek Augmentation Procedure

- Good Candidates are

- During your consultations

- Your surgeon may also

- Prepare for the surgery

- Possible Risks and complications

- Surgery time required

- My Recovey

About Cheek Augmentation Procedure:

Most cheek augmentation procedures involve an incision inside the mouth, so there usually is no skin incision. The implants are placed through a tunnel, into a pocket under the soft tissues, and immediately overlying the cheek bones. Various size and implants are available to fit individual differences and desires but for selected individual, certain bone cuts can be used.

Good candidates are:

Men and women, who have unpronounced cheeks. Your surgeon may recommend nose surgery and/or neck and chin liposuction in order to achieve the facial balance and proportion.

During your consultation:

The success and safety of your chin surgery depends very much on your thorough discussion with your consultation. Be prepared to ask and discuss about your expectations, desired outcome, health history and lifestyle.

.....Be prepared to discuss:

• Previous health history, drug allergies and previous medical treatments
• Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Previous surgeries

.....Your surgeon may:

• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
• Examine and measure your face
• Take photographs for your medical record
• Discuss your options and recommend a course of reshaping your nose
• Discuss likely outcomes of a nose surgery and any risks or potential complications
• Discuss the type of anesthesia that will be used

Prepare for the surgery:

.....Prior to surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

.....Special instructions you receive will cover:

• What to do on the night before and the morning of surgery
• The use of anesthesia during your nose surgery
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Possible Risks and Complications:

Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.

.....Possible risks of cheek augmentation include:

• Infection requiring antibiotics and in some cases hospitalization
• Shifting or displacement of the implant
• Numbness and other changes in skin sensation
• Permanent discoloration
• Anesthesia risks
• Possibility of revisional surgery

Surgery: time required 1/2- 1 hour

My Recovery:

The results of cheek augmentation surgery will appear gradually as swelling and bruising subside to reveal a more pronouncing balancing cheek.

.....Cheek Augmentation Recovery time :

Limited chewing, talking and smiling: several days after the surgery
Liquid or soft diet: may be required for several days after the surgery
Bruising gone: 1 – 2 weeks
Back to work: 1 – 2 weeks