Question : I notice that when I am not smiling, it looks like I am frowning. People actually comment that I seem angry. I don’t know if this involves just my mouth or both my mouth and eyes. Would a consultation help me identify whether I need a cheek lift, an eyelift or both?
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Posted in Cheek Augmentation, Facial Implants on April 3rd
Question: Where are the incisions made for cheek implants? Are there any noticeable signs of the surgery immediately after it is performed (swelling, scars, etc.)?
Answer: The implants are inserted through incisions inside the mouth, above the teeth. They should be visible only to your dentist. You will have swelling for 10 days -2 weeks and perhaps someblack and blue (rare).
Posted in Cheek Augmentation, Facial Implants on March 13th
Question :
What are cheek implants made from?
Answer :
Most commonly solid silicone plastic, but generic Gore-Tex and polyethylene are also used. Here is a link to some photos:
http://www.drbentkover.com/photogallery/facial-augmentation/patient-6
Posted in Cheek Augmentation, Facial Implants on March 6th
Question :
I’m looking for a way to add more definition to my cheeks. Are implants a good choice for this or are there any other options?
Answer :
Yes, cheek implants may be a very good choice. Today there are many different sizes and shapes designed to augment or give definition to different parts of the cheek.
Question :
I’ve always had very flat cheeks and have envied those with nice high cheekbones. Would implants be a good way to improve my flat cheeks? Are there any other options like fillers?
Answer:
A deep volumizing filler like Radiesse works well for this, and many of our patients choose this option. However, a silicone plastic implant gives you a permanent augmentation. Especially in your case, where you have always had a relative skeletal deficiency (ie flatness) implants provide a more logical approach. There are many different sizes and shapes. Here is a link to our photo galleries for fillers:
http://www.drbentkover.com/procedures/fillers_photos-worcester-boston.shtml
Posted in Cheek Augmentation, Facial Implants on December 17th
Question:
I have very nondescript cheekbones. I would like them enhanced and I think that cheek augmentation with an implant is the best way to go. What types of implants do you use? What are the risks associated with this type of surgery?
Answer:
I use many different shapes and sizes of implants. There are different zones on the cheeks, and the different shapes of the implants emphasize different zones. The major risk is infection of the implant, and that is pretty rare.
Posted in Cheek Augmentation, Facial Implants on November 13th
Question:
Whenever I see the singer Madonna, I wonder if she has had cheek implants. How would it be possible to make my cheeks look like hers?
Answer:
I cannot make you look exactly like anyone. Many women would like to look like Madonna. However, I can augment your cheeks with many different kinds, shapes and sizes of implants to try to accomplish what you want.
Posted in Cheek Augmentation, Facelifts, Facial Implants, Fat Grafting, Mid Facelift, Radiesse on November 12th
Question:
I'm 38 years old and have some hollowing or volume loss in my lower cheeks. Can this be fixed with a facelift or would fillers or fat grafting be a better option?
Answer:
A facelift usually will not improve volume loss in the lower cheeks. A midface lift my change the appearance by moving volume up. Most commonly a filler like Radiesse, fat grafting or a cheek implant will help.
Question:
What exactly is the difference between a necklift and a facelift? How do you know if you’re a candidate for one over the other?
Answer:
A full lower facelift combines a cheek lift to lift the cheeks and improve your jaw line with a necklift to tighten the neck. There is a formula on my facelift page that explains it all
FULL LOWER FACELIFT = NECKLIFT + CHEEKLIFT
I think you will find this page on my website explains it all:
http://www.drbentkover.com/procedures/facelift-worcester-boston.shtml
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