Face | Cheek surgery

Some people have smooth cheeks,while in aesthetics, the beautiful cheeks are outstanding.The shape of the cheeks is related to cheek bone , soft tissue and fat which are often congenital and hereditary.However, some major accidents lead to facial injuries and fractures in this area.There are several ways to highlight the cheeks that could be used after consultation with the surgeon and determining the problem.

Ways to highlight the cheeks

Todays, there are three main approaches including:

1. Fillers (Artificial volume)
2. Fat (Natural volume)

Cheeks prosthesis

1. Gel :we can achieve to the desired goal by using a variety of existing gel and injecting it into the position.Various types of gel contains hyaluronic acid and hydroxyapatite in different concentrations.Dr.SufiZadeh believes that , gel injection should be avoided if standard and qualified gel was not available because its consequences and complications include infection and deformity caused by the body’s reaction and error injection technique.
2. Fat : In this way, the fat provided from the abdomen or side of the patient’s thighs is injected to cheeks.The main advantage of this method is that the injected material is obtained from the patient’s own body so is not problematic.But its problem is, this injection is needed to be done several times .This method is highly dependent on the experience and knowledge of the surgeon and fat from the abdomen or thigh should be provided by standard conditions and after preparation is injected into the different layers of the subcutaneous tissue by a special needle and cannula. The repeat of injection is related to absorption and reaction of one’s own body. This method causes the formation of new collagen and helps to rejuvenate the subcutaneous tissue.
3. Cheeks prosthesis : One of the most prominent method with the experience of over 60 years , is the use of the prosthesis. In this method,the specific polymer materials are used to put on the cheek bones.The prosthesis is made of medical silicon which have a very long safety track recordand is safe and accepted by the patient’s body tissue.The precise type and size of facial implants best suited for you requires an evaluation of your goals, the features you wish to correct, and your surgeon’s judgment.

Performing cheek prosthesis:

Surgery can be done by general or local anesthesia, under sterile conditions and in the presence of an anesthesiologist in the operating room.Scarring is minimal with cheek augmentation because the incisions are made inside the mouth or the lower eyelid.Then the incision is closed with sutures and may be bandaged or taped.

After cheek implant

Because the surgery is performed by cutting through the patient’s mouth in addition to antibiotics, antiseptic mouthwash must be used.To improve oral ulcers, having the soft meals is necessary.Small bandage on the cheeks is removed on the second day after surgery.The patient is recommended to avoid sleeping on the cheeks for three weeks. The rare side effects of prosthesis is infection that is controllable by using appropriate antibiotic.But if the infection does not respond to treatment the best way will be to remove the prosthesis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Am I a good candidate for facial implants?

Basically, the need to cosmetic surgery is related to a person and there is no force. If you have small and smooth cheeks, you can try to highlight them.

• what size is suitable for my cheeks?

Cheek implants are available in different shapes and sizes ,but the precise type and size of facial implants best suited for you requires an ‎evaluation of your goals, the features you wish to correct, and your ‎surgeon’s judgment.‎

• Is it true that cheek implants moved?

If surgery is performed by an experienced surgeon and the prosthesis is placed in suitable place, it does not movebut if located at the wrong place, there is the possibility of prosthesis movement.

• Is the implant compatible with my body?

Available prosthesis have been studied for years and they are approved,the body’s reaction to them is unlikely.

• The implants can be removed if I was dissatisfied with the outcome?

After each surgery, according to the new look, we have to wait till the body adapts itself to the resulting changes but if you wish, the prosthesis can be removed.

• Is cheek implant permanent or needs to be replaced?

Cheek implant is permanent, their materials are different.In some implants,the body tissue grows into them. But in some of them, the body creates a capsule around them which in this case, there is no need to replace implant. but for any reason if you wish, the prosthesis can be removed.

• Does the scar of cheek implant surgery remain on the cheeks?

No, because the prosthesis is replaced by the incision inside the mouth.

• What should I do after cheek implant?

To improve oral ulcers , antiseptic mouthwash must be used. Avoid hitting the cheeks for one month. No strenuous exercise workouts or straining are permitted for 2 weeks after surgery.

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