Cheek augmentation is a great way to achieve a healthier, more youthful appearance to the facial features.
Many people find that their face is one of the first areas of the body to show age.
Because we all want to make good impressions as we meet people, we want our face to look its best.
When the cheeks begin to lose volume or the fat pad begins to sag or flatten out, it really shows age.
This can be a hurdle that is challenging to overcome if we are interviewing for a new job or working on improving our social life.
Cosmetic cheek surgery can be done using implants or injectable fillers.
The fillers used can be hyularonics such as Radiesse or Sculpta, or fat taken from other areas of the patient's body.
Cheek augmentation is a relatively short and easy aesthetic procedure.
It is performed in an outpatient facility, and local anesthesia is usually used.
The board certified plastic surgeon will inject the filler of choice in specific areas to achieve the desired look.
The whole process can take as little as thirty minutes or up to about two hours, depending on the extent of the treatment required.
After cheek surgery, there may be some temporary bruising or swelling.
This will dissipate within a few days and is quite normal.
There is minimal risk of infection or bleeding, but if problems occur, you should consult your physician immediately.
All of the risks and benefits will be laid out for you during your consultation with your surgeon.
He will help you decide on which cheek surgery procedure is best for you as you prepare for younger, healthier looking facial features.