CHEEK IMPLANTS

Cheek implants offered in Salt Lake City, Utah

Cheek Augmentation - Malarplasty

Strong, prominent cheekbones are an essential component of a handsome or beautiful face. If there is a facial characteristic that is thought to be universally beautiful, then it must be high, well-defined cheekbones. When cheekbones are sallow or when the mid-face (the region just below the lower eyelids) appears flat, the face can appear tired and reveal signs of aging sooner. A weak, flat facial bone below the eye emphasizes aging lower lids, making their baggy appearance more prominent. By placing a solid silastic cheek implant through a small intra-oral incision (a technique that does not create any external scars on the face) the cheeks become lifted and more defined, exhibiting enhanced volume. The cheek implant sits directly on top of the facial bone and creates very natural elevation of the overlying tissue. The results of cheek augmentation look completely natural and symmetrical once healing is complete. Cheek implants are often added in conjunction with facelift to restore or create volume in the cheeks, enhancing the overall result of the procedure.