Cheek Augmentation Houston

Our Cheek augmentation in Houston can be used to create a more balanced and proportionate appearance to the face and neck, effectively defining and lifting sunken cheeks. If you’re seeking a way to bring better harmony to your face, Dr. Henry Mentz is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial surgery.

What is a Cheek Augmentation?

Cheek augmentation can be achieved with dermal fillers or fat grafting, and this term can also refer to surgical implants that provide a more prominent and youthful fullness to cheeks that are flat or concave.

With age, the face loses the fat that keeps it looking smooth and supple. Our Houston, TX cheek augmentation has the ability to deliver a healthy, more contoured appearance to the cheeks and the face overall.

Cheek Augmentation Has the Ability to:

Provide a contoured, youthful fullness to the face
Help the face appear less hollow and sunken
Reverse the effect of aging on the face

Cheek Augmentation with a Triple Board Certified Surgeon

Board certification means your surgeon has met extremely strict educational and examination criteria, indicating a rigorous standard of training, knowledge and experience in their field of expertise. Dr. Mentz is not only board certified, he is triple board certified.

Because a cheek augmentation is such a personal procedure, it’s important to find a surgical artist like Dr. Mentz. The contours of your face and your unique beauty should only be trusted to a surgeon who can achieve the results you want with minute attention to detail and precision. You want the very best of the best. That’s what Dr. Mentz has been trained and certified to provide.

Dr. Mentz’s Surgical Technique for Cheek Augmentation

To give the cheeks a look that appears more naturally sculpted and full, Dr. Mentz prefers to restore volume to this area through the use of either cosmetic dermal fillers or cell-enriched fat grafting. If fat grafting is the chosen method, he will use fat that has been liposuctioned from another area of the body and inject it into the cheeks to re-sculpt their appearance.

Cheek implants may also be used. In order to minimize the appearance of scarring Dr. Mentz makes incisions in areas of the face where they either won’t be visible, or where they’ll blend into the skin well. Cheek implants can be inserted through incisions in the mouth or around the eyes.

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What are the Benefits?

Our Houston cheek augmentation has a high rate of patient satisfaction, thanks to the way that the procedure can powerfully reshape and sculpt the face. Common advantages of cheek enhancement may include the following:

Adds definition to the mid and lower face
Boosts self-confidence and self-image
Rewinds the clock on aging by combating volume loss
Procedure can be highly customized to reflect your aesthetic sensibilities
Swift, stress-free recovery
Implants come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to fit your goals
Well-hidden incisions
Long-lasting outcome
Natural-looking results

Cheek Augmentation Options

Implants

Cheek implants can help create a more youthful, sculpted appearance in the midface, reversing the aging process. There are multiple types of implants to choose from (malar, submalar, and malar/submalar) along with a variety of shapes and sizes to suit every individual. While most implants are made with silicone, polyethylene and polytetrafluoroethylene are sometimes used as well.

Fillers

Dermal fillers such as Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft add plumpness and fullness to the cheeks without the need for invasive surgery, scarring, or downtime. Cheek fillers are typically made with hyaluronic acid, a biocompatible compound that binds to water, hydrating and rejuvenating the skin from within.

Fat Transfer

During fat transfer, fat cells are harvested from an area such as the belly, thighs, or hips via liposuction. Once the fat has been purified and sterilized, it is injected into the cheeks to achieve a more youthful, elevated appearance. A fat transfer procedure provides the added benefit of sculpting and reshaping the donor regions.

Is a Cheek Augmentation Right for you?

Good candidates for facial implants are unhappy with their features and the appearance of the midface and cheeks. They wish to enhance facial symmetry, and restore a more youthful look in the mid and lower face.

Being a good candidate doesn’t end with a desire for change, however. Patients must be non-smokers of sound mind and body who are not currently dealing with any significant health issues such as hypertension or a bleeding disorder that would compromise their treatment or its recovery. Lastly, it’s important that clients have realistic goals for their surgery, as discussed in detail during their private consultation.

What will your Private Consultation Entail?

During your private consultation with Dr. Mentz, he will examine your features and medical history and discuss your aesthetic ideal for your facial appearance. As a part of this, he will detail the cheek augmentation procedure options with you thoroughly and help you decide whether your best choice is cheek implants or fillers. During your consultation, you’ll have a chance to ask any questions and determine the best option to achieve your aesthetic goals.

Candidates for Cheek Augmentation

If you’re considering our Houston, TX cheek augmentation, it’s important to understand that the best candidates for this treatment are those:

Whose face and skull have fully matured
Who are unhappy with their flat or concave cheeks
Feel that their weak cheek structure makes them appear unhealthy or aged
Have experience volume loss in the cheeks due to age
Want a youthful, healthy-looking contour for the cheeks

What to Expect During your Surgery

Cheek enhancement is performed on an outpatient basis under general or local anesthesia, as decided upon during your private consultation. Patients will be able to return home the same day as their surgery.

Incisions are made on the insides of the mouth. The cheek implants are carefully sized and shaped to reflect the best fit for your unique anatomy and goals. Once they are in place, Dr. Mentz will close the wounds with fine sutures and place bandages across the area to help reduce swelling.

Recovery

Patients will have mild to moderate bruising and discomfort for 1 to 2 days after their surgery as they follow a liquid-only diet. Dr. Mentz will give each patient specific instructions based on their surgery, but it may include antibiotics, drains, and compression garments. Most patients will need 1 to 2 weeks before they can return to normal activities, and 6 to 8 weeks before exercise can be resumed. If cosmetic dermal fillers are used, there is typically no recovery time.

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Is there Visible Scarring After a Cheek Augmentation?

If your cheek augmentation is done using dermal fillers or fat transfer, there are no facial incisions, so there is no scarring. However, the area where the fat was harvested from may have a very tiny scar, about the size of a freckle. This scar usually fades quickly.

If your cheek augmentation is done using implants, there will be very minimal, if any, visible scarring. The incisions for cheek implants are also very small and are made inside the mouth, near the gumline. In some cases, the incisions are inside the lower eyelid.

Dr. Mentz for Cheek Augmentation in Houston

Since 1991, Dr. Henry Mentz of Houston has been one of the leading experts in aesthetic plastic surgery. As the nation’s first triple board-certified plastic surgeon, he is among the most well-trained and sought-after surgeons for facial rejuvenation. With his warm and compassionate personality, outstanding results, and signature concierge service, Dr. Mentz has established a mission of achieving aesthetic empowerment for his patients at his practice. Our services aren’t just for those who feel they appear old; they are also designed to maintain and refine youth. We use the absolute best techniques, personalizing each procedure to each unique patient. Dr. Mentz offers detail-oriented, in-depth expertise, artistic vision, and comprehensive care. The best you is what we do.

FAQS

Can your body reject a cheek implant?

Because the chance of implant rejection is extremely rare, the risk of this happening is very slight.

How long does a cheek augmentation last?

Most facial implants last for a lifetime.

Should I choose cheek implants over fillers?

Each patient is unique and should make their own decisions about their cheek enhancement. For those looking for a long-term solution, cheek implants provide permanent, outstanding results.

Can cheek augmentation be combined with another procedure to enhance results?

Many patients choose to have a cheek augmentation in conjunction with a facelift or rhinoplasty to create an overall more balanced look. Facial implants may also be combined with non-surgical cosmetic injectables such as Botox® and Juvéderm®.