This page offers a general overview of cosmetic surgery procedures on paticuler areas of the body. For more in-depth information on these procedures, please consult our experienced doctors.
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The Cheeks are the fleshy area of the face below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear, the skin being suspended by the chin and the jaws, and forming the lateral wall of the human mouth.
Cosmetic surgical offerings on cheeks
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. To improve once personality and confidence, Cosmetic Surgery offers the Cheek augmentation treatment, Which is described below.
CHEEKS AUGMENTATION
Cheek augmentation is the use of synthetics or biologicals to augment, or make the malar and submalar structure of the face more prominent. It can give balance to an otherwise less defined face or further augment an already existent cheek structure.
Cheek implant surgery usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes. When cheek implants are being placed in conjunction with another cosmetic procedure, such as a facelift, forehead lift or eyelid surgery, the implants may be inserted through the incisions made for those procedures. Otherwise, an incision will be made either inside your upper lip or your lower eyelid. A pocket is then formed and an implant is inserted.
Procedure: makeing an incision in the upper mouth near the top of the gum line and slide the implants into place or makeing an external incision near the eye, but most patients do not prefer this method since it can create a visible scar. Length: 30 to 45 minutes Anesthesia: Usually locally with sedation or general. Side Effects: Some possible infections and a more common one being Staphylococcus, or simply Staph. Risks: There is a risk of developing a hematoma Recovery: Atleast 10 days .
