Cheek Implants
Let our surgeons help bring your face into balance with expertly placed cheek implants
High cheekbones are generally considered a sign of beauty, giving the appearance of elegance, youth, and vitality. A great cheek contour can also bring harmony to your facial features, improving your overall look and the proportions of your face.
Thousands of dollars are spent every year on highlighters and products meant to improve the contour of your face and bring your cheeks to light. Unfortunately, the illusion of makeup can only go so far—and not all of us were blessed with naturally full, high cheeks. That’s where we come in.
Dr. Jacob Haiavy and Dr. Emma Ryan are passionate about cosmetic surgery. As diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, they have the expertise to personalize every aspect of your procedure and deliver safe, beautifully natural results.
What is surgical cheek augmentation?
Simply put, cheek augmentation involves placing a soft, customized implant against your cheekbone to provide definition to a flat contour, add shape to underdeveloped cheekbones, or replace age-related volume loss in the mid-face. Using the same techniques, we are also able to correct facial defects or asymmetries.
Although there are different approaches to placement of the cheek implant, the best and least invasive is placement through a small incision inside the mouth, which leaves no visible scars on the face. In the hands of our experienced cosmetic surgeons, chin augmentation is a safe, straightforward procedure that can make a dramatic difference.
After surgery, some temporary swelling and bruising of the face are to be expected. These should resolve within a few days as your body begins to heal.
Our cosmetic surgeons use the most advanced techniques to deliver natural-looking results. See our real patients’ results in our patient gallery.
What are cheek implants made of?
Cheek implants come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, allowing us to select the perfect fit for you. The implants are carefully designed to fit the skeletal form of your face, resulting in a very natural appearance. Most are made of Silastic, a soft inert material that has been found safe for implantation.
- Key Benefits
- Glossary
- Enhanced Cheek Definition: Cheek implants provide a more defined and prominent cheekbone appearance, which can enhance facial symmetry and balance.
- Long-Lasting Results: Unlike dermal fillers, cheek implants provide a permanent solution to enhance cheek volume and shape.
- Restoration of Cheek Volume: For those who have lost facial volume due to aging or weight loss, cheek implants can restore fullness.
- Minimal Scarring: The incisions for cheek implants are typically small and strategically placed (often inside the mouth) to minimize visible scarring.
- Anesthesia: Medications used to prevent pain during surgery. In cheek implant procedures, it can be local (numbing the cheek area) or general (patient is fully asleep).
- Cheek Augmentation: A cosmetic procedure to enhance the size and shape of the cheeks, often achieved through implants.
- Cheek Implants: Artificial structures, usually made of silicone or other biocompatible materials, inserted into the cheeks to enhance facial contours.
- Incision: A surgical cut made to insert cheek implants. Typically located inside the mouth or in the lower eyelid to minimize visible scarring.
- Malar Implants: Another term for cheek implants, specifically those that enhance the prominence of the cheekbones.
- Maxillofacial: Relating to the jaw and face, particularly the bones and tissues of these areas. Cheek implants are considered a type of maxillofacial surgery.
- Recovery Time: The period required for healing after cheek implant surgery, including guidelines for care and activity restrictions.
- Submalar Implants: Cheek implants designed to augment the midface area, especially beneficial for correcting a gaunt or sunken appearance.
- Facial Symmetry: The balance and proportionality of facial features, which cheek implants can help to improve.
- Facial Harmony: The aesthetic balance between different facial features. Cheek implants can contribute to overall facial harmony by enhancing cheek contours.
- Biocompatibility: The ability of a material to be compatible with living tissue without causing an immune response. Cheek implant materials are chosen for their biocompatibility.
Can I enhance my cheeks without surgery?
Here at Inland Cosmetic Surgery, we also offer non-surgical cheek enhancement. This is a great option for anyone who wants to visualize potential results of surgery or is not ready to commit to the cost and downtime of a more invasive procedure. By carefully injecting dermal fillers, we are able to create the appearance of high cheekbones and youthful contour.
During your consultation, we’ll examine your area of concern and, keeping your desired outcome in mind, help you determine which option is the best choice to meet your needs.
We’d love to discuss your options during a private consultation
If you’re interested in improving your cheek contour, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Jacob Haiavy — Updated on Jan 30, 2025