Cheek Implants

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• Recovery
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For the first four or five days after cheek implants procedure you will need a soft diet to protect the wounds inside your mouth.

Please be aware that:

• For your safety, you will need someone to drive you home and stay with you the first night after your procedure.
• If you experience discomfort this can be eased by taking a mild analgesic such as Paracetamol. Aspirin must be avoided as it can promote bleeding.
• Usually you'll have your first checkup visit one week after your operation. At that visit the cosmetic surgeon will inspect the wounds inside your mouth to ensure that healing is progressing well.
• You should avoid returning to exercise for two to three weeks after the operation, as it can trigger swelling in your face.
• After your malar augmentation surgery, it is possible to brush your teeth with a gentle toothbrush from day one, and it is advisable to use antiseptic mouthwash four times a day for a least for the first week.
• The operation is usually not associated with this significant bruising but swelling can be moderate to significant. Gently massaging your cheeks can help relieve the swelling.
• It is also important to sleep with a couple of pillows for the first two weeks to accelerate your recovery.