Cheek Augmentation in Denver, CO

Strong cheekbones give an individual a defined facial profile which many find appealing and youthful looking. Cheek augmentation places implants or fillers within the mid-face to correct the loss of volume that occurs with weight loss, aging or gravity. Cheek augmentation surgery alone may take years off the face and also helps to decrease the visible effects of laugh lines, wrinkles, loose jowls and a sagging jaw line. There are many options to consider with cheek augmentation, each with an outcome that can provide plumpness to the cheeks and establish a rejuvenated facial appearance. South Denver plastic surgeon, Dr. Manish Shah helps his patients choose the best cheek augmentation procedure to bring balance and harmony to the patient's face.

Cheek augmentation in South Denver at Shah Aesthetic Surgery can enhance and refine your look with several great benefits, including:

• Offers customizable surgical and nonsurgical options
• Creates subtle to dramatic results
• Improves facial aesthetic harmony and balance
• Accentuates the cheeks
• Addresses areas of volume loss
• Results can be permanent or temporary
• Results are natural-looking
• Little to no scarring
• Procedure carries minimal risk

The best patients for cheek augmentation are men and women who:

• Would like more volume in their mid-face
• Have lost volume in their cheeks with age
• Have naturally hollow or flat cheeks
• Have lost a significant amount of weight, resulting in deflated cheeks
• Have an imbalance in their cheeks from a congenital defect, a health condition, or an injury
• Are in good general health

Dermal filler injections may be a good option for men and women who want to avoid the time and expense of surgery. Since dermal filler injections create temporary results, this option can also help patients get a better idea of how much volume and lift they want before switching to surgical cheek augmentation. Cheek implants are a good choice for those who want longer-lasting results and can spend time recovering after surgery.

Silicone is a permanent solution to add volume to the cheeks with a variety of shapes and sizes that match the patient’s preference. The surgeon will consider the silicone shape and size, as well as the definition the implant will provide after a digital analysis of the patient’s face structure has been assessed. Pockets will be made directly against the cheekbone where the implants will be fitted and sutured. This type of silicone is unlike the silicone gel found in breast implants and it is a safer option as it is in solid form and does not run any risks of leakage.

Porous Polythylene

Another popular implant option is porous polyethylene, which is also inserted the same way as a silicone implant. Because the material is porous, it shapes naturally according to the cheek’s internal contours. This type of implant also attaches better to the bones and tissues and allows tissue grow through it further adjusting it to the cheek’s natural form. A disadvantage with this implant is because of this tissue integration, it is quite difficult to remove the implant should the patient want it taken out.

Hyaluronic Acid

This is a natural occurring substance within the body and often found in the connective tissue. It is processed as an injectable filler for medical purposes, including cosmetic surgery. The least invasive of all procedures, the filler is injected in deep layers within the mid-face area. While most fillers create beautiful, natural results, the outcome is not permanent. Most fillers will last approximately 6-12 months.

Fat Grafting

Another natural substance that can be injected into the mid-face to enhance volume is the patient’s own fat tissues that are harvested from donor sites using liposuction, and then reinjected into the cheeks. Fat can also be absorbed by the body over time, so similar to an injectable filler, this option does not create a permanent result.