Having a cheek implant is an effective method that can help to enhance the contour, balance, and shape of your face. It can give you a new sense of symmetry. This cosmetic procedure can be done using a variety of synthetic materials. Cheek implants can also be created by using fat injections.
Having this procedure done can help improve a tired or sunken look and replace it with a healthy youthful looking appearance. This is done under local anesthesia and can take approximately thirty to forty five minutes to complete the procedure. This type of implant is permanent although it depends on whether you need a revision and the type of material that is used.
After the surgery you may see temporary swelling, bruising, tightness of your skin, some restriction of chewing, and numbness. As far as any activity limitation or dietary restrictions, it will depend on whether you had another procedure done with this procedure.
It can take you about one to two months on average for full recovery time, but you can normally go back to work within one to two weeks.
There is a risk of a possibility of developing an infection that may require you to have a cheek implant replacement or even improper placement of the cheek implant. If this happens you may have to have a second operation to reposition the cheek implant. You could also have numbness from nerve damage, capsular contracture, permanent discolorations, or a hematoma.
