Cheek Augmentation
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Add volume or lift the cheeks which have lost their volume or have sagged with age.
Best Cheek Augmentation surgery in India
What is Cheek Augmentation?
Cheek augmentation is a surgical process commonly done to add volume or lift the cheeks which have lost their volume or have sagged with age. This procedure restores their youthful appearance. Few men and women are dissatisfied with the natural bone structure of the cheek region and want to enhance their cheeks to create a more angular and sharper look.
A youthful face has cheeks that are full and high with a well-defined jawline. This is also called the triangle of youth with the base of the triangle at the cheeks and the tip of the triangle pointed towards the chin. With age, we start to experience facial bone loss and sagging of skin making our face more oblong, cheeks flatten, and jowls prominent giving an appearance of the inverted triangle or aging triangle.
What is the Surgical techniques for Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation can be done mainly with two surgical techniques, hence there are 2 options for enhancing the cheeks.
CHEEK IMPLANTS and the other is by using the patient's own FAT to augment the cheek area. Fillers can also be used to augment the cheek. It is a non-surgical way in which fillers are injected to enhance the cheeks but is temporary and would need repeated sessions.
Cheek enhancement is best achieved with fat grafting in the most natural way. Though cheek implants are also used for augmentation, Dr. Amit Agarwal's first choice is always fat grafting for cheeks. Cheek implants are typically recommended for and chosen by younger patients in their 20s who want to find a single-shot permanent solution to fix the bone structures within their cheeks. Fat grafting is usually done for typical signs of aging around the midface in older patients in their 30s and early 40s who have prominent volume loss in cheeks that makes their cheeks look sunken in. The success of fat grafting depends on the percentage of fat retained on the cheeks which are usually between 60- 70 percent which is considered to be a good result. The fat not reabsorbed by the body stays on the cheeks forever unless there are severe weight fluctuations and aging over a long period of time. Fat grafting might require two sessions for optimum result and projection.
Cheek augmentation can be done as a single procedure or easily be combined with other facial cosmetic procedures such as brow lift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, chin surgery, and facelifts. Cheek enhancement with fat grafting is quite commonly combined with a facelift, or blepharoplasty in surgery for the aging face.
What should you discuss with your doctor during consultation for Chin surgery at Kayakriti?
- Discussion on the chin, jawline reshaping goals.
- About your facial profile concerning the surgery
- Any past surgeries.
- Any present illness, drug allergies, and medical treatments.
- Any ongoing supplements
- Alcohol, and tobacco intake.
- Any other surgery if required like rhinoplasty or fat transfers to different parts of the face for better results
A candidate opting for Chin Surgery should fill up these criteria for better results:
- Men and women not happy with the shape of their chin who are healthy having elastic skin are ideal for the surgery.
- Aging men and women with double chin and loss of volume at their chin region.
- You should preferably be a non-smoker.
- You should not have any uncontrolled chronic illness or medical condition.
- You should be conscious of improving your looks and facial profile.
- You should be motivated enough to undergo the procedure.
- You should have realistic expectations from the surgery.
What Kayakriti focuses at during Chin Surgery?
- Examine your jaw structure, alignment of teeth, and facial profile.
- Evaluate your chin for quality of the skin, muscle overactivity, fat deposits, and effect on the jawline.
- Access your general health status and present medical condition, if any.
- Take photographs.
- Discuss the risks and complications of the surgery.
- Discuss the options of surgery for you.
- Inform and discuss if any other surgery is required or any other facial procedure
What are the questions to be asked to your surgeon about Chin Surgery?
- Are you the perfect candidate for surgery?
- How and where will you perform the surgery?
- How long will my recovery period be?
- What will be expected of me to get the best results?
- What are the risks and complications involved?
- How long do I have to stay at the center?
What are the Preparations to be done for the Cheek Augmentation surgery?
- Get the tests prescribed by Dr. Amit Agarwal.
- Monitor your current medications after discussing them with your doctor.
- Stop smoking at least two weeks before surgery.
- Do not take any anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, or any herbal supplements as they can aggravate bleeding.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the center.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Meeting with the anesthetist for a Pre-Anaesthetic check-up (PAC) before the surgery if you plan to undergo the procedure under general anesthesia.
- Nil per oral for a minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
- Markings will be done before the surgery
What does the Cheek Augmentation procedure include?
Cheek enhancement by either of the methods (implants or fat) can be done in all age groups interchangeably but cheek implants are typically recommended for and chosen by younger patients in their 20s and fat grafting by middle-aged and older patients. Enhancement is best achieved with fat grafting in the most natural way. Though cheek implants are also used for augmentation, Dr. Amit Agarwal's first choice is always fat grafting for cheeks.
Two types of CHEEK IMPLANTS are more commonly used –
- submalar and
- malar.
Submalar implants are placed just beneath the lower eye line at the very point where the cheekbone begins. So, it can be done for a younger group with deficient cheekbones to older people fighting signs of aging. Malar Implants are placed just lateral to the submalar area, prominently on the cheekbone. They are more commonly done for younger patients in their 20s and 30s to give their cheekbones a more defined, angular look. Both submalar and malar implants can be done together in a patient who has a more deficient bone in the cheek area and requires more augmentation.
Generally, surgery with cheek implants is performed under Local Anaesthesia but can be opted to be done under General Anaesthesia if you are not comfortable with Local Anaesthesia. An incision is made in the second step of the surgery. Usually, these incisions are made inside of your mouth so that no scars are on the skin. After deeper dissection, cheek implants are fixed to the desired location, and incisions are closed with absorbable sutures.
FAT GRAFTING to the cheeks can also be done under local anesthesia. But you can opt between general anesthesia or local anesthesia. The best choice will be recommended and discussed with you by Dr. Amit Agarwal. Very small incisions (3-4mm) along the pre-marked line are made during a consultation with Dr. Amit Agarwal on parts with excess fat. Then tumescent anesthesia solution is infused in the fat tissues under the skin of the area to be liposuctioned to reduce bleeding, pain, and trauma to the tissues. Then a hollow small cannula inserted through the incision is moved with restricted to and fro motion to loosen the excess fat. This fat is suctioned out of the body. Once the fat is extracted, it will then be purified to make it effective for injection. Fat is then transferred to the cheek region by very small needle punctures. Slight overfilling is done as some of the fat will be reabsorbed into your body. This also means that it may take up to two sessions to get the final desired results you want. Once the procedure is finished, you'll be able to return home. The success of fat grafting depends on the percentage of fat retained on the cheeks which are usually between 60- 70 percent which is considered to be a good result. The fat not reabsorbed by the body stays on the cheeks forever unless there are severe weight fluctuations and aging over a long period.
Recovery after the Cheek Augmentation surgery
You will be able to walk a few hours post-surgery or the very following day, depending on the procedure and your will and wish. After the surgery, there would be no dressing or bandage. Head end elevation would be required for the next few days to decrease the swelling. You can be discharged on the same day or the next day after surgery.
- There can be swelling and bruising of the cheek region which usually subsides in a week.
- Sutures are absorbable and do not require to be taken off
- There should be no vigorous exercise after the surgery until the surgeon recommends it. Always keep your head elevated over pillows while lying down on the bed or preferably by placing a folded mattress or quilt under the bedding. Ice fomentation can be done.
- In the days following surgery, there will be pain that can be subsided by the painkillers given by Dr. Amit Agarwal.
- Soreness might last for a few weeks.
- You can start exercising after three to four weeks post-surgery.
- You can return to work depending on your willpower and the type of work required between 6 to 10 days.
- You can return to your normal lifestyle after 2 -3 weeks of surgery.
Dr. Amit Agarwal will give you specific instructions for
- How to take care of the surgical site.
- About medications and how to maintain general health.
- About your follow-ups.
The total benefits of cheek augmentation will be seen after the swelling and bruising subsides. You should always follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your profile and confidence
What are the Risks and Complications of Post Cheek Augmentation surgery?
Like every surgery, Cheek Augmentation also involves some risks and complications which include:
- The surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia. On request, it can be done under General anesthesia. The Risks related to general anesthesia are very rare. General Anaesthesia is very safe in present times and with the best machines and a qualified anesthetist, the chances of encountering any complication are less than 0.1 percent in a healthy individual. We at Kayakriti Plastic Surgery and Dental center are equipped with a world-class anesthesia workstation, other equipment, and two very qualified intensivists for the surgical procedures that are very safe and smooth.
- Rare chances of infection, bleeding, poor wound healing problems (seen more in smokers, diabetes, hypothyroidism, and in persons with multiple diseases
- Numbness or altered skin sensation which improves with time
- There can be pain that subsides with time and slight medication.
- Prolonged swelling and skin discoloration.
- Possibility of revision surgery.
These are the risks and possible complications which should be discussed by you with Dr. Amit Agarwal before the procedure.
You can return to your normal lifestyle after two weeks of surgery. You should always follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain your profile and confidence.
Do's and don'ts after Cheek Augmentation Surgery
- You should always discuss any previous surgery or medical condition without hesitation.
- You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any complications.
- You should always maintain a healthy lifestyle for the best and prolonged results.
- You should not hide any major chronic illnesses with your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cheek Augmentation
If your cheeks are very hollow or you have loose sagging cheeks with little or less fat then you are a suitable candidate for the surgery.
You can get discharged on the second day after the surgery if the procedure has been done under general anesthesia otherwise you can be sent on the same day of surgery.
The scars will be finely hidden inside of your mouth if cheek implants are done. There would be no scar if fat grafting is done.
If you follow the doctor's instructions, and maintain a healthy lifestyle, the percentage of risks and complications involved is 3 to 5%.
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it's totally up to you whether you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
You can resume work just after 6 - 10 of the surgery, but for best results and proper healing please follow your doctor's instructions.
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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