Cheek Augmentation

The cheek augmentation procedure enhances the cheek area to create fuller, more defined cheeks. While many patients seek this procedure to improve harmony among facial features, it can also be a long-term solution to create a more youthful, full facial profile. High, full cheekbones have long been considered beautiful, sought by many women for generations. Through cheek augmentation, both women and men can maintain a youthful, balanced appearance.

Benefits of Cheek Augmentation

The cheek augmentation procedure involves minimal recovery and can achieve dramatic but natural-looking results. Through the cheek augmentation process, patients can resolve unevenness in the mid-face region, restore lost volume from the cheek area, provide added dimension for the cheeks and face, balance the profile, and create better overall facial harmony. Many patients of cheek augmentation tend to be female, as high, full cheekbones are consider an important aesthetic feminine quality. Alternately, male patients can also benefit from the balance of a facial profile and fullness through a cheek augmentation procedure.

The Cheek Augmentation Consultation

During a cheek augmentation consultation, you will meet with on of our facial plastic surgeons to discuss your questions about the procedure and your aesthetic goals. Your previous medical history, past surgeries, present medical conditions, and other relevant information about your physical health will be discussed. It is important to be honest about your medical history as safety is the most important factor when creating a surgical plan.

As a cheek augmentation patient, you will have several types of treatment available to you. Cheek augmentation can be accomplished with non-surgical methods through injectable fillers as well as surgically through fat transfer or the use of cheek implants. Your surgeon will examine your facial dimensions, skin laxity and facial volume to make a recommendation for treatment methods. While surgical implants will require some recovery time, the non-surgical approach will be a temporary solution. Weigh the pros and cons of these options as you talk with your surgeon at your cheek augmentation consultation.

Ideal Candidates for Cheek Augmentation

All cheek augmentation candidates must be in good physical health, not smoke, and have realistic expectations for their potential results. Patients should also be concerned about the balance of their facial structure, the appearance of sunken cheeks, or the effects of aging on mid-face volume and contour. Through your consultation, your surgeon will determine the best methods to achieve your desired results. Many patients who are not qualified or well-suited to a surgical cheek augmentation can get the results they desire through non-surgical means.

The Cheek Augmentation Procedure

There are both surgical and non-surgical approaches to augmenting the cheeks, so the procedure varies. For the non-surgical cheek augmentation, a numbing agent will be used at the injection site to minimize any pinching or discomfort you will experience. Then, your surgeon will carefully inject the injectable filler to create the desired volume and contour of the cheeks.

For a surgical cheek augmentation, an incision will be made on the inside of the mouth. Your surgeon will gently insert the cheek implant or implants to create the desired facial contour. The implants will be anchored to the cheek bones for stability, leaving you with a long-lasting solution to sunken cheek bones, imbalance, or lost volume from the mid-face.

Recovery from Cheek Augmentation Procedures

The recovery from a surgical cheek augmentation includes some swelling, mild discomfort, and bruising. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication to surgical cheek augmentation patients as needed, while also recommending measures to alleviate your discomfort during the first few days following your procedure. Injectable procedures may only result in very minor irritation of the injection site itself, along with minor bruising and swelling. All of these symptoms are expected post-operatively and typically subside on their own with time. If you have any specific concerns or experience unexpected side effects, contact our office for assistance.

Choosing the Right Facial Plastic Surgeon

Double board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. Quatela, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Montague have extensive experience in facial procedures such as cheek augmentation. Their mission is to improve people’s lives by aesthetically enhancing their appearance, increasing their personal confidence, and creating a customized treatment plan for each of his patients depending on their aesthetic goals.

Cheek Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions