Cheek Surgery

Also known as: malarplasty, cheek augmentation surgery, cheek reduction surgery, malar augmentation, malar implant surgery, cheek implant surgery, buccal fat pad surgery, midface augmentation surgery

Cosmetic Surgery

AI Aesthetician Summary

1. What Is Cheek Surgery?

Cheek surgery encompasses a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures designed to enhance facial aesthetics by modifying cheek structure, volume, and contour. The primary goals of cheek surgery include adding volume to hollowed or sunken cheeks, lifting sagging ch...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Loss of Volume Jowls Sagging Jawline Double Chin

Areas:Cheek

Tissues:Subcutaneous Fat, Bone, Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Muscle/SMAS

Longevity:Permanent

How it Works

Duration:120 minutes

Anesthesia:General Anesthesia

Pain Level:Moderate

Techniques:Surgical

Technique Notes:Surgical procedure involving either excision of buccal fat pads via intraoral incisions (Buccal Fat Removal) or alteration (osteotomy, shaving, repositioning) of zygomatic bones via intraoral or potentially external incisions (Zygomatic Reduction).

Session Notes:Preoperative assessment and informed consent are required; patients should disclose medical history and medications. Smoking cessation is recommended before and after surgery to improve healing. Arrange transport home after general anesthesia and expect initial swelling and bruising that gradually improves over days to weeks.

Post Treatment

Downtime:14 days

Post-care:Postoperative care includes head elevation, cold compresses to reduce swelling and bruising, prescribed pain control and possibly antibiotics, wound care instructions, and avoidance of strenuous activity and heavy lifting for a few weeks. Attend scheduled follow-up visits to monitor healing and suture/implant position.

Risks:Risks include infection, bleeding or hematoma, scarring, asymmetry, implant malposition or extrusion (if implants used), and potential injury to facial nerves causing temporary or rarely permanent weakness. Anesthesia-related risks and delayed healing are also possible.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Surgical

Specialty:Cosmetic Surgery

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