Benefits include:

• Improves height of the cheek bone line
• Fills out hollows or flatness
• Reshapes cheek area for a fuller appearance

You are considered a good candidate if you:

• Are in good health
• Have passed adolescence and have a fully developed skull
• Do not smoke or are willing to quit smoking during recovery
• Have specific, realistic goals for the outcome of the procedure

During your consultation, your doctor will make a recommendation based on the facial rejuvenation goals you have.

Options include:

• Fat grafting and transfer: Takes a patient’s own fat and transfers it to the cheek area. This is a good option for patients who wish to use their own tissue
• Cheek Implants: This permanently augments the cheek area to give that desired fullness
• Dermal Fillers: This is a non-invasive option that instantly adds contour and a subtle lift

Depending on which technique is the best solution for you the doctor will either make small incisions inside the mouth or under the lower eyelid and place the implant on the top of the cheek bone. The result is more cheek definition which can completely enhance the facial shape. This is an out-patient procedure.

Read more about how dermal fillers can help define your cheek area here.

Cheek augmentation typically has a quick recovery time of a few days. Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to take ensure you have a swift and safe recovery.