Cheek augmentation provides patients the sculpted cheekbones that they desire. It helps to add volume or lift to the cheeks.
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High and full cheekbones are seen as a sign of beauty and femininity. They symbolize
youthfulness and healthiness.
Cheek augmentation with implants is a surgical procedure performed to enhance sunken or
depressed cheekbones. It is generally done with the placement of an implant on the cheekbones to
give more projection and definition to the cheeks.
Cheek implants are designed to augment, reconstruct, and rejuvenate your cheeks and facial
contours. They have different sizes and styles, and they restore proportion and contour to your
face.
Some people can be bothered that their cheeks are losing volume or starting to sag with age. If
you feel your facial skin and fat descend due to aging, weight loss or gravity, and if you are
concerned that your full and youthful cheeks appear sunken and hollow, you should consider cheek
augmentation.
Cheek augmentation can address your cosmetic problems in your cheek area. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
If you are not happy with the appearance of your cheeks and if you are looking for a nonsurgical way to...
Unfortunately, all surgeries leave scars. However, with the help of advanced surgical techniques, scars...
The position and shape of the implant to your cheekbones are determined by which area you specifically desire...
Custom-sized implants can be created by the surgeon according to your desires. Our contracted surgeons use 3D...
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At Clineca, we take everything seriously. We understand how important the results are for you. We care about your health and comfort as much as you do. From beginning to end, we inform you, guide you, serve you, and help you.
Surgeries are performed in prestigious fully equipped hospitals in which doctors from all specialties are present.
More infoWe provide free online consultation with highly experienced surgeons through video chat.
More infoWe cooperate with the surgeons who perform a limited number of surgeries each week to ensure the best results.
You can contact our agents 7 days 24 hours for your questions or support.
We provide you with special discounts in luxurious hotels in the vicinity of the hospital. Your comfort is very important to us.
More infoWe provide, via VIP vehicles, airport transfer and transportation between your hotel and the hospital before and after the surgery.
More infoAs Clineca, we will provide you with patient accompaniment, who will visit you every day in your hotel room during resting period to examine you and provide medical assistance if needed.
The price includes fees of the surgeon and the anesthesiologist, operating room expenses, anesthesia, hospitalization, standard tests, medications and medical visits by a nurse.
The price includes hotel accommodation (including breakfast), airport transfer, transportation between hotel and hospital before and after the surgery.
More infoInterpreter service, BBL pillow, neck pillow (rhinoplasty), eye mask (rhinoplasty), voltage converter, and others that will enhance your comfort and satisfaction.
Turkey is a leading player in medical tourism, and Istanbul, which is an extremely beautiful touristic city, is the plastic surgery capital of Turkey.
Clineca has a holistic approach. We believe that everything should be right for a satisfactory cosmetic surgery experience, including your days in İstanbul. We plan every detail of your journey.
Shortly after you fill the form, one of our agents will contact you. They will listen to you, ask you questions, and answer yours. They will inform you about the whole experience, in detail. If you want to go further, they will arrange an online consultation for you.
You will have an online consultation with your surgeon through video chat. They will perform an online examination, listen to you about your wishes, and will provide you with in-depth information. They will help you to choose what the best approach to your case is.
We'll plan your whole journey, including the date of your surgery and where you'll stay at while you’re in Istanbul. We'll inform you about everything you need to know from what to have in your suitcase to what to do before your procedure.
Our VIP transportation vehicle will be ready at the airport before you land. The driver will be waiting for you. We'll drive you to the hospital. At the hospital, we will perform required blood tests and the COVID test. Then, we will take you to your hotel.
The next morning, we will take you from your hotel to the hospital. Your surgeon will examine and inform you about the procedure. On the same day, you will have the surgery. You will stay at the hospital 1-2 day(s), depending on the procedure.
After your stay at the hospital, we will drive you to your hotel. You will rest and recover at your hotel room during the following week. A wellbeing assistant will visit you every day to inform you, to examine, and to provide medical care.
We will gladly and proudly show you around our beautiful city. We will be more than happy to provide you with professional guidance in historical sightseeing. You can also learn from us where you can find anything from shopping to entertainment.
We will take you for your 1-week follow-up with your surgeon. They will examine you, remove your bandages if required, and inform you about what you should/shouldn’t do during your recovery period, in detail. Afterwards, we will drive you to the airport.
During your recovery, we will be in touch. We will inform you, check on you, and answer your questions. You can reach us 7 days 24 hours. We will expect you to send photos periodically to follow your recovery period.
It is not hard to be eligible for a cheek augmentation procedure. If you are reading this, you
are probably a candidate!
You may be a good candidate:
The outcomes of cheek augmentation can be analyzed in two main categories: aesthetical and psychological.
Cheek implants present a permanent solution for sunken and hollow cheeks. They can be a very good way to add definition to your cheeks, facial contours and to enhance your overall appearance. Through cheek implants, the appearance of your weak cheeks can be improved, and you have fuller, defined, sculpted and youthful cheekbones. The appearance of your facial structure is strengthened. Cheek implants help patients to achieve dramatic results and obtain an ideal facial profile by providing a more facial symmetry. Above all, your results will be permanent.
The psychological outcomes of the procedure are as important as the physical ones. For most people, sunken and undefined cheeks make them feel very self-conscious because hollow and depressed cheekbones can overshadow your other facial features which negatively impact your profile and overall appearance. Cheek feature creates facial definition and plays an important role in the balance of the face. If you are not happy with the appearance of your cheeks, you can experience serious psychological distress which can negatively affect your self-confidence and social life. After the procedure, you will have a more positive self-image.
Cheek augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to change the appearance of the cheeks and the face. It is customized according to needs and wishes of the patient.
First of all, you will receive anesthesia medications. Depending on the particular case, the surgery can be performed using either general anesthesia, or local anesthesia combined with a sedative. In which case, you will sleep through the surgery and will not feel any pain.
The implants can be made of variety of materials. They are generally made
out of biocompatible material such as solid silicone which quickly sticks to the cheekbone while
creating a very natural feel and look.
The position and shape of the implant to your cheekbones are determined by which area you
specifically desire to be augmented. There are generally 3 shapes: malar, submalar and combined.
Malar implants are the most common ones, and they are placed directly on the cheekbones. They
are designed to give more projection to the cheekbones by providing a higher contour to the
sides of your face. On the contrary, submalar implants are not positioned on the cheekbones and
they are designed to augment the midface in case the patient has a sunken or hollow appearance
in this area. Combined implants are the combination of malar and submalar implants. They are
designed to augment both the cheekbones and midface.
Cheek implants have different sizes. For most patients, standard 4 mm implants can be suitable
to provide natural augmentation. For patients who desire a more subtle effect, a 3 mm implant
can be used. For a more dramatic effect, a 5- or 6-mm implant can be used. Custom-sized implants
can also be created according to your goals and desires.*1
The details of the surgery depend on the patients’ needs and the surgeon’s approach. The surgeons we have contracts with perform several different techniques. So, this surgery is a customized procedure. What’s suitable for you depends on your anatomical characteristics and your desired goals.
The common method is to make an internal incision inside your mouth near the top of the gum, upon your upper teeth, and slide the implants into this area.*2 Another one is to make an external incision which is near the eye, just beneath the eyelashes. Once the implants are placed, the incision gets closed with dissolvable sutures. Scarring is almost invisible and fades in time. The surgery generally takes about 1 to 2 hours.
Following your procedure, gauze dressings or bandages might be placed to your incisions
in order to improve adherence and it is generally removed after 1-3 days. If there is
any sutures or stitches, they are removed within 5 days. To minimize swelling and
bruising, an elastic bandage or a compression garment might be used.
You may feel tired and sore which can be eased with pain medication. You may be asked to
sleep face-up, with your head elevated for the first few days. You may have difficulty
while smiling, talking, and moving your mouth in the following days due to the position
of the implants. If your implants are placed through an incision in the mouth, you may
follow a liquid diet and use special mouth rinses. You may consume soft foods for the
first week. Most patients are able to return to normal daily activities and work within
a week.
You may experience post-operative swelling which will subside within 2-3 weeks. You can
apply cold compress to reduce swelling and bruising.
You should refrain from strenuous exercise for around four weeks, but your surgeon will
provide an individualized recovery plan based on your healing rate and tell you when you
will be able to return to your exercise routine.
You will see significant improvement in the first few weeks and your results will
continue to look better throughout the year. Your final results will be visible about
3-4 months after the procedure.
A nurse will visit you in your hotel every day during the first week after the surgery. We will expect you to be in our clinic for your post-op examination 1 week after the surgery, before you leave İstanbul. We will still follow your recovery process while you are away. Clineca will provide you with complete support and inform you about everything you need to know during your recovery. We will be with you from your consultation to the very end of your recovery.
“With the help of customizable implant technology, we are able to enhance the definition and fullness of your cheeks and provide your desired results.”
During your online consultation, your surgeon will ask you questions about your medical history. They will also conduct a physical examination. Your surgeon will inform you about everything you need to know before the surgery. Clineca will provide you with complete guidance and support before your surgery. You will have a complete and detailed list of instructions.
Most important instructions include,
What you need to do after the surgery will be explained to you in detail by your surgeon and Clineca will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Most important instructions include:
“Different implant sizes allow us to achieve the results the patients desire. Whether you want a subtle or dramatic change, cheek augmentation provides.”
We know you have many questions. Having realistic expectations and deciding to have a cosmetic surgery requires information. Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about cheek augmentation.
Cheek augmentation can address your cosmetic problems in your cheek area. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
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2. Soares, D. J., & Silver, W. E. (2015). Midface Skeletal Enhancement. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 23(2), 185–193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2015.01.004
3. French, K. E. M., Gormley, M., Kana, A., Deacon, S., & Revington, P. J. (2020). Outcomes and complications associated with malar onlays: literature review and case series of 119 implants. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.06.008
4. Ivy, E. J., Lorenc, Z. P., & Aston, S. J. (1995). Malar Augmentation with Silicone Implants. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 96(1), 63–68. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-199507000-00009
