Are there any special wound care instructions for cheek implant surgery?
It’s important to be very gentle with brushing the teeth the first few days following cheek augmentation so you do not disturb the sutures inside the upper lip. These sutures will gradually dissolve with time. Good oral care using an oral rinse of ¼ peroxide and ¾ mouthwash will keep the sutures clean and free of debris. There are no external skin incisions, you may have one suture on the outside skin of the cheek that secures the implant in position for the first few days while healing takes place. These two sutures are typically removed within the first 48 hours following cheek augmentation.
