Can My Tear Trough Implants Be Replaced With Cheek Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley ,Hello! I have tear trough implants that are not the same size. I was wondering if there was a way to have these implants removed and replaced with cheek implants.

A:The tear trough implants that you have are undoubtably made of silicon which makes their removal fairly straightforward. They can be removed by the same pathway in which they were placed. It is possible if they were sutured into place and not screwed into place that they can be removed intraorally. This would be compatible with your stated desire of cheek implants replacements in which most standard cheek implants are done intraorally. However if it is a custom infraorbital-malar  implant, which is a typical midface augmentation area for men, it would need to be done through the lower eyelid which is probably how was your original teardrop implants replaced.

These are some general comments in regards to your questions but more specifics as they apply to your exact aesthetic midface needs requires a picture of analysis and further discussion.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon