Problem.
Small or significantly reduced cheek tissue and cheekbone contour as an inherited characteristic or as a result of aging.
Who is a candidate?
- Individuals who desire a more prominent cheek contour.
- Individuals who desire improved facial symmetry and improved facial balance.
Procedure description.
Computer imaging is extremely helpful in assessing the problem and simulating the intended results. During the cheek implant surgery, Dr. Casso will make a small incision under the upper lip or in the lower eyelid. A biologically inert, correctly shaped implant will be inserted over the natural cheekbone contour. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under local or general anesthesia.
Recuperation and healing.
After the cheek implants surgery, discomfort is mild to moderate and is controlled with oral medications. Sutures in the mouth dissolve, and sutures under the eyelids are removed in four to five days.
Return to Procedures.
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Additional information. For additional information regarding this procedure, including fees, please complete and submit our Request Form. Refer to Financial for information about payment options. |
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Complementary procedures. Additional procedures that might enhance the results of a cheek implant include face lift, eyelid lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, or chin augmentation. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, Texas 77058 Daniel Casso, M.D., FACS Medical Director 281.333.3500 |
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