Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation in Houston
Enhance Cheek Volume & Definition
Age-related volume loss, naturally flat or recessed cheeks, and facial asymmetry can affect the proportions and definition of the midface. At Athré Facial Plastics, cheek enhancement can add volume or projection to the cheeks to improve midface definition and facial proportions. Depending on your anatomy and goals, treatment may involve injectable fillers, fat grafting, or cheek implants.
“My advice to anyone is to just listen to Dr. Athré’s rec’s. He is very knowledgeable and very frank.”
Cheek Augmentation at a Glance
Volume, Projection & Facial Proportion
The cheekbones help define the contours and proportions of the midface. Naturally flat or recessed cheeks, as well as age-related volume loss, can reduce cheek projection and definition. Cheek augmentation can increase projection or restore lost volume using injectable fillers, fat grafting, or cheek implants.
Key Takeaways
- Cheek Definition: Treatment can increase cheek projection and improve midface definition and proportion.
- Volume Restoration: Cheek augmentation can restore volume lost with age, particularly through the cheeks and midface.
- Facial Symmetry: Treatment can address certain differences in cheek volume or projection between the two sides of the face.
- Treatment Options: Depending on your anatomy and goals, treatment may involve temporary injectable fillers, fat grafting, or cheek implants.
- Individualized Treatment: The appropriate approach depends on your facial anatomy, desired degree of augmentation, treatment preferences, and goals.
Cheek Augmentation Benefits
Cheek augmentation can provide several aesthetic benefits, depending on the treatment approach:
The most noticeable change is typically increased cheek volume or projection, which can improve midface definition and facial proportions.
- Increased Cheek Definition: Adding volume or projection can create more defined cheek contours.
- Restored Facial Volume: Treatment can replace volume lost from the cheeks and midface with age.
- Improved Facial Proportions: Increasing cheek volume or projection can improve the relationship between the cheeks and surrounding facial features.
- Improved Symmetry: Treatment can address certain differences in volume or projection between the two cheeks.
- Multiple Treatment Options: Depending on your anatomy and goals, cheek enhancement may involve injectable fillers, fat grafting, or cheek implants.
About Cheek Augmentation
Cheek Augmentation Treatment Options
The appropriate treatment depends on your facial anatomy, goals, and preferences. Options include nonsurgical injectable fillers as well as surgical fat grafting and cheek implants. During your consultation, Dr. Athré will evaluate your facial structure and discuss which approach may be appropriate for you.
- Fillers: Injectable fillers can add temporary cheek volume and definition without surgery. Results are generally visible immediately, although temporary swelling can affect the initial appearance.
- Fat Grafting: Fat is harvested from another area of your body, processed, and reinjected into the cheeks to restore or increase volume. Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed, so the amount of long-term volume retention varies.
- Cheek Implants: Solid silicone implants are surgically placed to increase cheek projection and provide long-lasting structural augmentation.
Treatment Areas
What Can Cheek Augmentation Address?
Cheek augmentation can also affect the appearance of adjacent areas of the midface.
- Cheek Projection: Increase projection and definition in naturally flat or recessed cheeks.
- Midface Volume: Restore volume lost through the cheeks and midface with age.
- Under-Eye Transition: In selected patients, restoring cheek and midface volume may soften the transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.
What concerns can cheek augmentation address?
Cheek augmentation may be considered for age-related volume loss as well as naturally flat, recessed, or asymmetric cheeks. Concerns may include:
- Hollow or volume-deficient cheeks
- Flat or recessed cheeks
- Age-related loss of midface definition
- Differences in cheek volume or projection between the two sides of the face
By increasing volume or projection, cheek augmentation can improve cheek definition and the proportions of the midface.
Ideal Candidates for Cheek Augmentation
You may be a good candidate for cheek augmentation if you:
A consultation with Dr. Athré can help determine whether cheek augmentation is appropriate for your anatomy and goals and which treatment option may be most suitable.
Cheek Augmentation Recovery
Recovery varies depending on the type of cheek augmentation performed.
Injectable Fillers: Generally involve the least recovery. Temporary swelling, bruising, or tenderness may occur after treatment.
Fat Grafting: Requires recovery both where fat is harvested and where it is transferred. Swelling and bruising are expected during early healing.
Cheek Implants: Surgical recovery typically involves swelling and bruising, with results becoming clearer as healing progresses.
Dr. Athré will provide recovery instructions based on your treatment. Follow-up appointments allow him to monitor your healing, address concerns, and provide guidance throughout recovery.
Why Choose Dr. Athré for Cheek Augmentation?
Dr. Raghu Athré is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who combines technical precision with an individualized approach to patient care.
With a background in engineering and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Athré approaches facial procedures with an understanding of facial structure, proportion, and function. Each treatment plan begins with a consultation to evaluate your facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and treatment preferences.
Dr. Athré explains the available surgical and nonsurgical options, including differences in treatment, recovery, and expected results, so you can make an informed decision. His practice is located in Houston's Heights area on Ella Boulevard and serves patients throughout Houston and the surrounding region.
Cheek Augmentation FAQs
See below for frequently asked questions about cheek augmentation.
Patient Review
“I had an ultrasonic rhinoplasty and chin implant done a little over 9 months ago. The process, the office and Dr. Athré were all awesome. I am thrilled with my results. I have a masculine nose, and my whole face seems proportional. I was skeptical about the chin. I am such a believer. My advice to anyone is to just listen to Dr. Athré’s rec’s. He is very knowledgeable and very frank.”
