Cheek Implants
in Highland Park, IL
The Art of Facial Enhancement
Why choose Body by Bloch for cheek implants?
Enhance your facial contours and achieve a balanced, youthful look with cheek implants at Body by Bloch in Highland Park, IL, serving the entire Chicago metro area. Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Bloch, our practice specializes in providing personalized, high-quality aesthetic treatments. Cheek implants, also known as malar implants, can add volume and definition to your face, addressing issues such as sunken cheeks and enhancing overall facial harmony. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Bloch and our entire team are dedicated to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals with precision and care. Schedule a consultation today to discover how cheek implants in Highland Park can transform your appearance and boost your confidence.
Cheek Implants at a Glance
- Biocompatible implants enhance facial contours, improve cheek volume, and balance facial features
- Recovery takes about 10 days
- Long-lasting, natural-looking enhancement
Make an Impression
What are cheek implants?
Cheek implants is a surgical procedure performed to address the problem of sunken cheeks or facial hollows for either reconstructive or cosmetic reasons. Cheek augmentation or cheek implant surgery helps to restore lost volume and improve the patient’s facial contours. Facial implants that are used to enhance the cheeks come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles. The choice depends on the desired change for each patient undergoing the surgery.
Aging, congenital conditions, and injuries are some of the factors that may lead to less desired contours or deficient facial structures. Facial asymmetry and lack of proportionate facial features can be corrected through cheek augmentation. The procedure may also be performed in combination with other procedures such as chin augmentation or a facelift. It all depends on the facial improvements needed to improve the patient’s facial balance.
Natural-Looking Results
What is the surgery for cheek implants like?
Your cheek implant surgery will begin with the administration of anesthesia that is supposed to make you comfortable during the procedure. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you, either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Your vital stats will remain monitored before, during, and after your surgery. The entire surgery may take between 1 and 2 hours, or possibly longer in the case of revision surgery or reconstructive procedures.
Depending on what you agree on with the surgeon, the incision will either be made inside the mouth (intraoral) or externally near your eyes. The intraoral incision is made at the top of your upper gum line from where a cheek implant can be slid into place. Many patients do not prefer the method involving an external incision near the eyes as it leaves visible scarring. However, the incision inside the upper mouth also increases the risk of infection due to the presence of bacteria.
Your board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bloch will place the cheek implant either on top of or right below the cheekbone. During the operation, the implant may be removed and customized to make sure it gives you the desired look in the end. Once placed, the implant may be secured with sutures or screws. That can also be achieved using dissolvable stitches made to the surrounding tissues. The implant itself may not be sutured, but rather its pocket, in which case the collagen in your body will keep it in place. Your surgeon will then use non-dissolvable sutures to close your incisions.
Other Methods of Cheek Augmentation
Other options for our Highland Park cheek implant surgery include fat transfer or injecting fat from elsewhere in the body to augment the cheeks. Still other options include the use of injectable fillers. At your consultation, Dr. Bloch can discuss the benefits of different approaches to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Enhance Your Essence
What are the benefits of cheek implants?
Enhanced facial contours. Cheek implants provide a more defined and structured appearance.
Balanced features. Achieves a harmonious balance with other facial features.
Improved self-confidence. Many patients feel more confident and satisfied with their appearance after the procedure.
Long-lasting results. The implants offer durable and lasting enhancement.
Better Balance for Life
Am I a good candidate for cheek implants?
When considering cheek implants Highland Park patients should be looking to have more defined and fuller cheeks to improve facial balance. Since the cheeks must be proportionate to other facial features, if your chin is weak or receding you may also require chin augmentation to be performed. A qualified surgeon will examine your cheeks and the other facial features making use of photos or even computer imagery. That will help you agree with the surgeon on the change that is needed so that the right cheek implant size, style, and shape or any other cheek augmentation procedure is chosen.
You must be in good health without any pre-existing medical conditions that may impair healing. The doctor will examine you, taking into account your medical history. The doctor will also have to find out if you have any existing bone disorders that may not make you qualify for the surgery. Your entire facial structure and skin will be examined as well. You must have a positive outlook and realistic expectations about what the surgery can help you accomplish. The procedure is meant to improve rather than give you the perfect facial balance.
Results That Last
Cheek Implants Recovery
After the surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room where your vital stats continue to be monitored as you recover from the effects of anesthesia. You may have a pressure dressing that is wrapped around your head. As the anesthesia effects wear off, you may feel tightness and tenderness on your face. Pain is also normal, but medication should be prescribed to relieve it. You will be given specific instructions on how to take care of your surgical sites until you recover. You may be instructed to go to bed while wearing a head wrapping that helps the cheek implants to heal well in place. Antibiotic medications may also be prescribed to help minimize any risk of infection.
You will be told about any concerns you should look out for when released to go home so that you may contact the surgeon immediately for help. Ask every question on what you should expect during your recovery. The doctor should also let you know when you are expected to make a follow-up. You may be released to go home just a few hours after surgery, but someone should help drive you home. Although the recovery period varies from patient to patient, in most cases, it takes about ten days.
Realize Your Goals
Cheek Implants Results
Initial results are visible as swelling subsides, usually within a few weeks. Full results appear over a few months as the implants settle and the tissues heal. Cheek implants provide long-lasting enhancement, giving you a permanently improved facial contour and better harmony between your features.
Cheek Implants
Frequently Asked Questions
Cheek implants are considered safe when performed by an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon. Dr. Bloch and the team at Body by Bloch prioritize your safety and satisfaction, ensuring you receive the best care throughout your cosmetic journey. If you have concerns or questions about the safety of cheek implants, scheduling a consultation with Dr. Bloch can provide personalized information and peace of mind.
Cheek augmentation surgery typically takes between one and two hours to perform.
In many cases, the incisions are made inside of the mouth where they will leave no visible scars. In some cases, the incisions are placed externally near the eyes. The location of incisions will depend on individual factors that will be discussed during your consultation.
Most patients need about ten days of limited activity. Full healing may take four to six weeks. During this time, the implants will settle into place, and your results will become more refined.
Yes, cheek implants can be combined with other facial procedures such as chin augmentation or a facelift for more comprehensive facial balancing and rejuvenation.
The best way to learn whether cheek implants are a good fit for you is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bloch. He will assess your health, facial structure, and aesthetic goals to recommend the best approach for your needs.
The cost varies based on individual needs and the extent of the procedure. Our office can provide a detailed estimate during your consultation.
Yes, cheek implants provide a permanent solution to enhance facial contours.
