Are there risks or complications with cheek implant surgery?
As with all types of surgery there are potential risks associated with cheek implants. By virtue of the anatomy in the cheek region, there is a potential risk of temporary numbness from bruising around the infraorbital nerve which provides sensation across the lower eyelid and midface. If this occurs, full sensation typically returns within several weeks. It is quite rare to see permanent numbness following cheek augmentation. There is also a theoretical risk that your body will not accept the implant and that infection around the implant may ensue. If this occurs, the implant can usually be removed without long-term consequence.
