Cheek augmentation is not just a procedure that will change the way the cheeks look. It can also help enhance the contour of the face. The aim is to improve the shape of the cheeks while also adding volume to it. If you are considering undergoing one, you may have a lot of questions in mind that needs to be answered. We are sharing with you the most popular FAQs regarding the process.
How Can Cheek Augmentation Improve Your Appearance?
As mentioned awhile back, the purpose of cheek augmentation is to add shape and volume to the cheeks. When years of hard work had taken its toll on the cheeks, it loses its fullness with the skin beginning to sag. As you age, procedures like cheek augmentation can help restore the face’s fullness. This will then result to a more youthful appearance. Either dermal fillers or implants are used to accomplish the process.
What is the Difference Between Cheek Implants and Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers offer temporary solution to sagging cheeks. This means that you need to undergo repeated treatments in order to maintain the results that you are looking forward to. When compared to dermal fillers, cheek implants offer long-lasting results. More often than not, implants require a single treatment.
What Happens During the Surgery?
Cheek augmentation is a surgical process that will take about one to one hour and 30 minutes to finish. The procedure will require the plastic surgeon to create a small incision right inside your mouth. From here, he will place the implant such that it is positioned inside the small pocket made from the incision. Using sutures, the plastic surgeon will then close the incision.
What Should I Expect After Undergoing the Process?
If you are concerned about possibilities of having scars, expect that there will be because the plastic surgeon will make incisions in your mouth. Scars, however, are not visible, because the small cut is made inside and not on the surface of the skin.
If you are concerned about complications or risks involved in the process, do not fret. Complications are very rare but there are risks inherent with the facial surgical procedure. The list of common risks includes nerve damage, infection, and excessive bleeding as the case may be. Your plastic surgeon will discuss all possible risks in detail before your surgery. Together, you will discuss about the best treatment to make you achieve the change in appearance you want in a safe manner.
How Long is the Recovery Period from the Process?
Since the procedure is invasive by nature, it will take about a week to heal which means you should also take one week off from your work. Some other people will take more than a week off before attending social events because of the fear of being asked about where the swelling or bruising on their faces came from. Your plastic surgeon will require you to come for follow up checkup to determine whether you are ready to be back to your normal activities or not.
Will I See Results Immediately?
It may take time, about a few months, before you actually see the results you want from the procedure but it is normal to notice the immediate difference in the shape and size of your cheeks once the surgery is done. Expect temporary swelling which may subside only after a few weeks.
This article was not written by Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D and may not represent his views. To talk to Dr. Robert S. Fischer M.D. please contact the office directly.
