Cheek Augmentation Bellevue, WA | Bellevue Plastic Surgeons Marosan MD, PLLC

Overview of Cheek Augmentation

When cheeks appear deflated without shape, individuals can look older than their years. Cheek augmentation surgery can restore a younger, healthier aesthetic by enhancing facial volume and contours.

Augmentation Techniques

Bellevue Plastic Surgeons offers multiple cheek enhancement methods:

• Cheek implants (malar and submalar placement)
• Injectable fillers
• Fat grafting techniques

Surgical Methods

Silicone Implants

Silicone implants provide a permanent volume solution with customizable shapes and sizes. Surgeons carefully assess facial structure to select the most appropriate implant design. These solid-form implants are safer than gel alternatives and do not risk leakage.

Porous Polyethylene Implants

These implants offer natural contouring by integrating with surrounding tissue. The porous material allows tissue growth, creating a more seamless enhancement. However, their integration makes removal more complex.

Fat Grafting

Fat grafting uses the patient's own tissue, harvested through liposuction and reinjected into cheek areas. This technique provides natural-looking results and potential skin rejuvenation benefits, though some fat may be absorbed over time.

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Injectable hyaluronic acid fillers offer a non-surgical solution for cheek enhancement. These minimally invasive treatments create natural results lasting 6-12 months, with newer formulations potentially extending to two years.

Procedure Details

Cheek augmentation is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under intravenous sedation. The surgery usually takes approximately one hour, with recovery involving minimal bruising and swelling that subsides within two weeks.

Candidate Considerations

Ideal candidates seek facial volume restoration, desire improved facial contours, and have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes. A comprehensive consultation with Dr. Marosan will determine the most appropriate enhancement approach.

For more information about Cheek Augmentation in Bellevue, WA, submit an enquiry to Bellevue Plastic Surgeons Marosan MD, PLLC.