Cheek Implants Surgery
Would I Benefit From Cheek Implants?
Simply stated, if you look into the mirror and don't like the appearance of your mid-face (the top of your cheeks to the tip of your nose), and you are concerned about any of the age-related changes listed below, you could be a good candidate for Dr. Kaplan's Cheek Implant Surgery:
- Your cheeks are flat, hollow and lacking contour
- You feel that your mid-face is out of balance with your other facial features
- You have lost the fullness and youthfulness in your cheeks
- Deep lines now exist between the nose and the corners of your mouth
- Your smile lines make you look older, not happier
What is a Cheek Implant?
A cheek implant is an anti-aging surgical procedure addressing the mid-face area which has become hollow and flat looking, with the development of deep lines around the mouth, between the nose and the corners of the mouth, and smile lines. As you age, you will likely notice your cheeks gradually losing their definition as the cheek pads start migrating south. These changes cause many people to consider having cheek implants to safely and effectively correct this problem, eliminate wrinkles, and to restore a more youthful, vibrant look.
Dr. Kaplan performs cheek implant surgery using his unique approach, skills and expertise to effectively address these visible age-related changes to the mid-face area. To enhance the results of cheek implant surgery, Dr. Kaplan often recommends adding injectable fillers - such as Radiesse, Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm - to the treatment plan. Many patients choose to combine cheek implant surgery with other facial enhancement procedures such as a facelift or a blepharoplasty.
What Dr. Kaplan's Cheek Implant Surgery Accomplishes:
- Restored fullness and contour to the cheeks
- Improved proportion and balance with other facial features
- A softer, fuller and youngerl appearance
- Reduced lines, wrinkles and creases
Anesthesia
Dr. Kaplan generally performs cheek implant surgery using IV Sedation. If the cheek implant surgery is performed in conjunction with other surgical procedures such as a facelift, MAC (monitored anesthesia care) is used. All surgery is performed as an out-patient procedure in our state-of-the-art AAAHC-certified operating room suite, complete with all of the required monitoring, anesthesia delivery and emergency equipment. If MAC is used, it will be administered by a board certified anesthesiologist who is present throughout the entire operation as (s)he administers and monitors the anesthesia. Anesthesia will be discussed during your pre-operative appointment. Dr. Kaplan makes every effort to ensure your complete safety and comfort during surgery.
After you are made totally comfortable, Dr. Kaplan will do the following based upon your needs and the techniques he will need to use during your surgery:
- Cheek implant surgery is performed through an invisible, intra-oral incision in the upper gum in the mouth. Sutures are dissolvable.
- Through this incision Dr. Kaplan creates a pocket in which the implant (prosthesis) is positioned to achieve the desired results.
- Dr. Kaplan is skilled and experienced in manipulating the implant to achieve a precise placement, which sculpts and augments that area, in order to achieve proper balance, restore proportion and enhance the appearance of the mid-face.
After Your Cheek Implant Surgery:
- Swelling and bruising is normal and subsides gradually over several days.
- Any discomfort is easily managed with oral medication.
- Internal sutures will dissolve.
- Your results will be visible within a few weeks as swelling subsides completely.