Cosmetic Procedures - Cheek Implants - After Surgery

No specific dressing or bandages are needed. Mild swelling of the cheek and middle part of the face will be seen but usually there is no bruising. Pain is very minimal. The final result is usually seen in about three weeks when most of the swelling has subsided.

Complications are very infrequent with facial implants due to the good tolerance of the face to synthetic materials, particularly at the bone level. Infection is very rare. Implant location and size (too much or too little) is the most common complication that may require revisional surgery. The only significant complication from cheek lifting is alteration of the lower eyelid position (pulled down) due to scar contracture. While rare, it may require a touch-up procedure to readjust the lower eyelid.