Secrets of Aging - Cheek augmentation and plastic
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High, prominent cheekbones are one of the facial features
most frequently associated with beauty. Today, this
underlying facial structure can be created with implants.
Whether you want heightened and well-formed cheekbones
like the ones you had when you were young, or you've
never had well-defined cheekbones, cheek implants may
produce a dramatic change. For many people, cheek implants
can provide new facial contours and dimensions to bring
facial features into better balance. Cheek implants
are made in various shapes and sizes. They are made
out of both solid and semi-solid materials that have
been used successfully for years. If you're considering
cheek implants, the following information will provide
you with a good introduction to the procedure. For more
detailed information about how this procedure may help
you, we recommend that you consult a plastic surgeon
who is board certified or has completed a residency
program that includes training in cheek implant procedures.
When cheek implant surgery is performed in conjunction
with other facial procedures, the implants may be inserted
through the
incisions used for that procedure. If cheek implant
surgery is performed by itself, incisions are either
made at the top of the upper lip, near the gums, or
on the outer cheek, slightly below the lower eyelid.
The implant of the size and shape that the surgeon has
selected is then inserted through these incisions into
a pocket created in the tissue. In some cases, a small
titanium screw is used to attach the implant and the
bone. The implants are placed on or below the cheekbones and the incisions are closed with sutures that the body
absorbs. At the conclusion of the surgery the skin is
dressed to reduce swelling.
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