How soon after I get cheek implants can I return to work?

Question : How soon after I get cheek implants can I return to work? Will it be really noticeable t people that I’ve had work done? Answer : Cheek implants surgery can take a week or two before you can return to work without anyone recognizing that you have had any work done.  I prefer […]

Can cheek implants make my cheeks look fuller?

Question :Can cheek implants give me the look of higher cheekbones? Answer : Cheek implants come in many shapes and sizes.  During your consultation it is important that you and your surgeon discuss the look of your cheeks that you are hoping to achieve.  If a high cheekbone is what you would like to see, […]

What’s better injectable fillers or cheek implants?

Question : What are the benefits, if any, of getting cheek implants rather than having injectable fillers in this area? Answer : The most obvious benefit that you will get from having cheek implants placed instead of injectable fillers is that the cheek implants are permanent.  Although several different injectable fillers can last up to […]

Will Cheek Implants Help To Provide Any Lift To Mildly Sagging Cheeks?

Question: Will cheek implants help to provide any lift to mildly sagging cheeks? Answer: Cheek implants will certainly help to define your cheeks and create fullness to your midface and cheek area. Cheek implants will also give you the appearance of lifting your cheeks. There is a nominal improvement in the appearance of your jowls […]

Cheek Augmentation Recovery?

Question: I thought cheek augmentation had a fairly easy recovery but a friend of mine just had the surgery and it’s been awful for her. She’s had tons of bruising and pain. Is this normal? Answer: Cheek implant surgery can lead to a significant amount of facial swelling but, bruising and significant discomfort are not […]

Can skin be stretched to fit cheek implants?

Question: My face is gaunt and lacks definition. I think cheek implants will soften my look, but I am worried I don’t have enough skin to cover the implant. Can my skin be stretched to allow the cheek implant to be inserted? Answer: From the description that you have provided me I would suggest the […]

Does a cheek lift the jowl?

Question: I’m interested in having a cheek lift because the cheek and midface area is my main concern. However, I have very slight jowling and was wondering if lifting the cheeks will lift the jowl at all. Answer: It would seem that lifting the cheek would also help to lift slight jowling. Unfortunately, I don’t […]

I would like my face reshaped in what I think would be

Question: I would like my face reshaped in what I think would be a fairly simple but dramatic way. I would like cheek implants to give some definition to my face and I would like to remove some fat from my cheeks at the same time. I have a very round face and I think […]

I am a 29 year old Asian woman

Question: I am a 29 year old Asian woman. I want to have some work done on my cheeks to make them more pronounced. What are the risks of having a cheek implant put in? Answer: The risk of cheek implants placed in an Asian female is no greater than the risks of having cheek […]

My cheek augmentation surgery was a week ago

Question: My cheek augmentation surgery was a week ago and I feel like the implants look too large. Is it possible I’m still swollen in my cheeks or did I just pick the wrong size? Answer: It is quite possible that after a week you still have considerable swelling in your cheeks and the implants […]