FAQS About Cheek Bone Augmentation Surgery

What is the standard procedure for cheek bone enhancement surgery?
If the posterior portion of the jaw requires fixing, it is accessed inside the mouth.


What is the procedure for cheekbone enhancement?
Cheekbone implants rest on the existing cheekbone (the malar eminence). The implant is inserted through a mouth incision or, in some cases, through the lower eyelid, brow or ear front. Incision placement is dictated by your unique needs and any concurrent surgeries being performed.


What material is used in cheek?
The two most popular materials are solid flexible silicone and Gore-tex. Both plastics are biocompatible, which means they cause negligible reactions when placed under the skin.


How painful is cheek augmentation surgery?
Surgery is performed with either a local or general anesthetic, and thus causes only minor discomfort. After surgery, there is some soreness, but this is easily managed with drugs.


The back of my jaw, just below my ear, is too wide/narrow.  Can you correct this?
The so-called “angle of the jaw” can be decreased or widened via techniques similar to those used for chin alteration.


Can cosmetic surgery fix my underbite/overbite?
For the most part, yes. Various surgical methods are available, and a comprehensive evaluation is required before deciding on the appropriate procedure.


Is it possible to augment my cheekbones to fix my puffy cheeks?
Chubby, cheekbone-obscuring cheeks can be greatly refined by removing cheek fat (the buccal fat pad). This is done under local anesthesia through a small mouth incision.


What is the standard recovery time from cheek Augmentation surgery?
These surgeries are usually performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to go home the same day. For one week, a limited diet is prescribed, after which patients may return to normal activities. The jaw is not wired, and only minimal dressings are used. Most patients return to work in 2-7 days. Bruising and swelling can last longer, and lip numbness may last 3-6 weeks.


What are the possible risks and complications of cheek or jaw surgery?
As with all surgery, the possibility of bleeding, scarring and infection exists. Nerves and muscles may be injured, causing permanent numbness or lower lip immobility, though this is rare. The implant may shift, requiring a second surgery to correct. Dental injury, while atypical, can occur. Additional, though rare, risks will be discussed at your consultation. In San Francisco, facial cosmetic surgery offers the most advanced techniques during and after surgery to minimize risk of complication.