How is cheek implant surgery performed?
Cheek implant procedures are performed by first making hidden incisions inside of the mouth on each side. The cheekbone is then exposed by lifting the overlying soft tissue of the cheek and an appropriately sized cheek implant is then chosen based on the type and degree of volume loss in the particular patient. Some implants provide augmentation only over the lateral aspect of the cheekbone, while others provide additional contouring across the entire lower eyelid region and cheek. Still other types of cheek implants provide augmentation just below the cheek mound. All of the implants have tapered borders to allow for natural blending with the surrounding bone and tissue. Once the implant has been chosen, it is placed over the bone in the desired area. The implant is then secured using tiny screws anchored to the bone which prevents unwanted movement of the implant until adequate healing has taken place. The incisions are then closed with absorbable sutures.
