Cosmetic Procedures - Cheek Implants - Operation

Cheek implants are done as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia in most cases. They are most commonly placed through the mouth through a small incision high above the molar (upper back) teeth. They may be secured to the bone by a small screw to prevent them from moving after surgery. In some cases, they may be placed through a lower eyelid incision if a lower eyelid procedure is also being performed at the same time.

Cheek (midface) lifting is done through a lower eyelid incision and is often part of eyelid and browlifting surgery. The cheek tissues are elevated and sutured back up onto the bone, restoring fullness to the cheek area and eliminating bags below the cheekbone.