Cheek Augmentation in Cincinnati
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Cheek Augmentation Benefits: Sculpted and Youthful Cheeks
Defined Cheekbones
Cheek augmentation elevates the cheekbones, creating a more chiseled and attractive facial contour.
Replenished Volume
Add fullness to sunken cheeks and restore youthful plumpness, diminishing the signs of aging.
Enhanced Confidence
The results of cheek augmentation can make you feel better about your appearance, increasing confidence in yourself and your looks.
What is Cheek Augmentation Surgery?
Cheek augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can add prominence to the cheeks and create better harmony among the facial features. High cheekbones have traditionally been a sign of beauty, and they can be achieved through surgery by inserting facial implants in the cheek area. Cheek augmentation can enhance features or help improve poor facial contour.
Individuals looking to add prominence to the cheeks may be good candidates for cheek augmentation. As with all surgery, it’s also important that patients have realistic expectations for the outcome and that they be in good health. During a consultation, Dr. Donath will help you to determine if cheek augmentation is right for you.
The Cheek Surgery Process
Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia may be used for facial implants surgery. Dr. Donath will begin by making an incision inside of the upper lip or in the lower eyelid. Once the incisions are made, the tissues are stretched to create a pocket into which the facial implants are then inserted. The incisions are then sutured closed. Cheek augmentation may take as little as thirty minutes up to an hour or more to complete.
A dressing may be applied to the cheek area once the facial implant surgery is complete. It is common for patients to experience some discomfort, though this can be managed with prescription medication. Moving the lips and mouth may be difficult at first and dietary restrictions may be necessary. The stitches may be removed or dissolve on their own within about ten days. The location of the incisions inside of the lower lip or in the lower eyelid allows for no visible scarring. Most patients are able to return to work within one to two weeks though more vigorous activities will need to be postponed for several weeks or longer.
Cheek AugmentationAm I an Ideal Candidate?
Cheek implant surgery may be a good option for individuals looking to enhance their facial appearance. A good candidate for this treatment plan typically exhibits:
Loss of volume in the cheeks
Hollow cheeks that lack fullness
A desire for a more defined facial structure
Good overall health and realistic expectations
The Cheek Augmentation Consultation
During the cheek augmentation consultation, Dr. Donath will discuss how the surgical technique can replenish youthful volume and enhance your facial features. Upper cheek implants are a popular option for patients seeking to add fullness to their cheeks and define their facial structure. Cheek augmentation patients can expect natural-looking results that boost their confidence and restore a more youthful appearance.
Cheek AugmentationWhat are the potential complications?
Cheek augmentation can enhance facial features, but it is important to be aware of potential complications:
Infection at cheek implant incisions
Swelling and bruising after surgical cheek augmentation
Nerve damage leading to numbness or changes in sensation
Implant shifting or asymmetry
Scarring
Allergic reactions to anesthesia
Cheek Augmentation Cost
The cost of cheek augmentation in Cincinnati, OH can vary depending on the specific procedure and individual patient needs. On average, patients can expect to pay anywhere from a few thousand to several thousand dollars for this cosmetic surgery. It is recommended to schedule a consultation with Dr. Donath to receive a personalized quote based on your desired results.
CincinnatiCheek Augmentation Recovery
After cheek augmentation surgery, following proper recovery instructions for fuller cheeks and prominent features is important.
Follow-up treatments may be needed for optimal results
Expect minor swelling that should subside within a few weeks
Avoid strenuous activities to prevent temporary swelling
Take prescribed medications as directed by your surgeon
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption during the recovery period
Why choose Dr. Donath — Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
- Internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon–has lectured around the world and is published in leading medical journals.
- Patients travel from across the US and internationally for Dr. Donath’s expertise.
- Graduated summa cum laude (highest honors) from Ohio University where he was a scholarship recipient and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa national honor society.
- He then completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati, widely recognized as one of the top medical centers in the country, where he was President of the school’s American Medical Student Association.
- Completing a rigorous five-year residency training program in all aspects of Head and Neck Surgery at St. Louis University.
- He additionally spent time studying at Harvard Medical School.
- He has been nominated as a Top Doctor in Cincinnati Magazine and by Castle Connolly for many consecutive years — more than a decade.
- Is a national trainer of other physicians for both Galderma (Dysport®, Restylane®) and Allergan (Botox®, Juvederm®), and is a frequent guest on multiple media outlets to present the public with the most recent facial aesthetic techniques.
Cheek Augmentation FAQs
What is cheek augmentation?
Cheek augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure designed to add prominence to the cheeks using facial implants. Can achieve the appearance of high cheekbones, creating better balance and harmony among the facial features. The surgery can improve poor facial contour or simply enhance the features.
Is cheek augmentation right for me?
If you want to add prominence to the cheeks and are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, then cheek augmentation may be right for you. Dr. Donath is happy to meet with you for a consultation to help you decide if facial implants are right for you.
What happens at the consultation for cheek augmentation?
During the consultation for cheek augmentation, Dr. Donath will meet with you to examine your cheeks, discuss your goals, and take a thorough medical history. He will weigh other factors like age, skin type and attitude toward facial implants surgery to help determine if cheek augmentation is right for you. He will explain the technique, the anesthesia, the surgical facility, the risks, and the costs and address any questions or concerns that you may have.
What anesthesia is cheek augmentation performed with?
Cheek augmentation may be performed with local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia.
How is the surgery for cheek augmentation performed?
Dr. Donath begins the cheek augmentation surgery by making incisions in the lower eyelid or on the inside of the upper lip. The facial implants are then inserted and the incisions are closed with sutures.
How long is the surgical time for cheek augmentation?
Facial Implants surgery may take thirty minutes to an hour or more to perform.
Where are the cheek augmentation incisions located?
The incisions for cheek augmentation may be made in the lower eyelid or on the inside of the upper lip.
Will I have scars after my cheek implants surgery?
By locating the incisions in the lower eyelid or on the inside of the lower lip, patients are left with no visible scarring.
Does cheek augmentation involve much pain?
Some discomfort can be expected after facial implants surgery, though prescription medication can help to manage this.
What is the recovery from cheek implants like?
Like with other implant procedures, patients may experience some discomfort after undergoing cheek augmentation and this can be controlled with prescription medication. In addition, patients may have difficulty moving their lips and mouth at first and this may make dietary restrictions necessary. Stitches are removed or dissolve on their own in about ten days. While vigorous activities may be postponed for several weeks or more, most patients find that they can return to work after one to two weeks.
When will I be able to resume work after my cheek augmentation surgery?
Work and most other normal activities can usually be resumed within one to two weeks after the facial implant surgery.
When will the stitches be removed after my cheek augmentation procedure?
Stitches are usually removed or dissolve on their own after about ten days.
What cheek augmentation office is near me?
If you live in the states of Ohio or Kentucky, Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgery offers cheek augmentation among its services. For a full list of services, please visit our Locations page.