Cosmetic cheek surgery (Cheek implant)
Description
The most common type of cheek cosmetic surgery is a cheek implant or cheek augmentation. The procedure consists of building up the cheeks with silicone or other material to improve the cosmetic contours of the face.
Cost
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Common Complications
Complications include blood clots, infection, areas of numbness and unsatisfactory results. If a foreign material is used such as silicone the patient's body can reject the material causing multiple symptoms and excessive scarring. Allergic reactions or breathing problems related to general anesthesia.
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