Cheek implants are placed to give the appearance of higher or more prominent cheek bones and thereby change the facial profile. The implants are available in a variety of materials (silicone, goretex and medpor), shapes and sizes. The specific cheek implant used can then be chosen by the patient and doctor to achieve a specific result. The augmentation can be more to the front or side depending on patient desires. In some cases 2 different sized implants can be placed to achieve a more left to right symmetric end result. The cheek implants can be placed via an incision in the mouth, eyelid or temple.

In this case porex medpor cheek implants were placed via incisions in the mouth. Because a small size was too small and a medium size was slightly too large the cheek implants were shaved during surgery to give an intermediate size. These are not the submalar type of cheek implants that extend further down into the cheeks.

Cheek implant surgery can enhance your appearance and your self confidence. Realistic expectations are important to be happy with any surgery. As each patient is an individual, different results can be expected in each patient.