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| The cheeks are an important facial feature which create a youthful and balanced profile. There are a number of reasons for augmenting the cheeks; to rejuvenate the mid section of the face and improve or correct a flat facial profile caused by congenital deficiency, age related bone resorption or facial trauma. The cheeks should give good definition and balance with your facial features. A weak cheek structure can make the face appear jaw heavy or give a gaunt appearance. A full, high cheek is considered more youthful. Surgery is performed either using autologous fat transfer or by inserting soft silicone implants. |
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| Length of surgery: |
1 hours |
| Anaesthesia: |
General anaesthetic. |
| Overnight or Daycase: |
Day case or 1 Night Stay |
| Risks / Complications of Surgery: |
| Frequent: |
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness. |
| Infrequent: |
Infection, unsightly scarring, bleeding (haematoma), permanent numbness, facial nerve injury. |
| Recovery: |
5 – 10 days until socialising with close friends and family
2 weeks until return to work and normal social engagements with make up
3-4 weeks until swelling disappears
6 weeks until return to gym and other strenuous activities
12 weeks until final result – scars continue to improve over the next 12 months. |
| Duration Of Results: |
Permanent |
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