Cheek Implants - Malar Augmentation

Full cheeks with high cheek bones are a sign of classic beauty. Cheek implants (known as submalar and malar augmentation) and cheek augmentation can be used to create a balance between your cheeks and your other facial features, as well as help your face look fuller and fresher. For those with weak cheek structure - or who have lost cheek padding and contour due to natural aging - there is a significant aesthetic benefit to cheek augmentation.

Younger patients desiring cheek enhancement and volume typically undergo cheek implants. There are numerous injectable materials including Sculptra, Restylane, and Radiesse available for cheek enhancement. Fat transfers (lipoaugmentation) are also common.

Older patients who have lost cheek volume through aging also have numerous cheek enhancement options in addition to cheek implants. A mid-face lift, done through a small incision in the hairline, can restore youthful mid-face fullness. A thread face lift, a new nonsurgical face lift, can also help create a healthy fullness to the cheeks.

A list of potential candidates for cheek implants and enhancement:

• Patients wanting to fill cheek hollows and depressions
• Those who have an underdeveloped cheek bone structure
• Older patients who have lost soft tissue and natural padding in the cheeks
• Those with unwanted folds and wrinkles around the mouth

What to know about cheek implants and enhancement:

Cheek implants and cheek enhancement add body and contour to cheeks that lack definition. The decision to have elective cheek surgery is highly individualized. Your in-depth consultation with Dr. Vargas in Kansas City will involve an extensive exam of your cheeks and face. Measurements and photos may be taken at this time. In your consultation, Dr. Vargas will also review all of the options (cheek implants, cheek augmentation, mid-face lift, non-surgical or traditional face lift) to help you make an informed decision.