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Cheek Bone Implant Surgery

High cheekbones are essential for good facial
harmony and they give the face a nice attractive
chiseled look. Flat cheekbones emphasize the
fullness of the midface. If you wish the "high
cheekbone" look as seen in many models, these
implants will help. The cheek implants are inserted
through a small incision in the upper gum line
and placed over the cheek bone to enlarge and
raise the prominence. Recovery from this surgery is quick, and most patients can be socially acceptable within 1 week.

Understanding Cheek Bone Surgery

The best candidates for cheek bone implants are individuals interested in adding height to their cheekbones. Patients should also be physically healthy and realistic in their expectations. Cheek augmentation typically takes between one and two hours to complete and is most often performed with either general anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia and sedation. The surgery is often performed in an outpatient surgical center or in a surgeon's office-based facility.

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Bruising, swelling and numbness can occur after surgery. Pain medication can be prescribed to help control any mild to moderate discomfort. Most of the swelling fades within two weeks, though some specific swelling can remain for a month or longer. Special camouflage makeup can be worn to help disguise bruising. Within five to ten days the stitches will be removed or dissolve on their own. Patients are typically able to return to work within a week, though more strenuous activities will need to be avoided for four to six weeks. Complications that may occur with cheek augmentation include asymmetry, hematoma, hyperpigmentation, implant shifting, infection, numbness, and the need for additional surgery to remove and/or replace the implant.

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