Cheek Implant

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Cosmetic Surgery is surgery you do not need – (totally/purely elective surgery)
• Long or repeated consultations
• Realistic Expectations are the Key to Success
• Safety
• Natural results

PROBLEM:

• -Facial/cheek/orbital hollowing deformities unique to individual
• Imbalance with other facial features (especially chin, eyes and lips

GOALS:

• Reshape the structure (using the implants) to improve the aesthetic proportions especially of the mid and upper face
• Anticipate the inevitable redraping of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
• Avoid functional compromise (i.e.-sensory and motor nerve compromise)

LIMITATIONS:

• Cannot recreate young skin
• Cannot alter developmental asymmetries
• Cannot prevent continued aging
• Cannot solve personal problems
• GOALS MAY ONLY BE PARTIALLY MET

HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?:

• Aging will continue
• Surgical changes will be permanent

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE/ANESTHESIA/FACILITY:

• General Anesthesia is the preferred method
• Outpatient surgery (you go home the same day)
• Incisions are under the upper lip
• Dressing/Support Garments
• Return to normal activities (usually 7-10 days)

POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS;

• Ice pack to the area immediately after procedure
• Continue ice packs until you sleep on day of procedure
• Continue ice packs intermittently as much as you can on day 2
• Specific written wound care instructions will be given by the nurse before you leave on the day of your procedure