Overview

Cheek Surgery (Cheek Augmentation and Cheek Reduction) is a cosmetic procedure that is performed to change the shape, contours, and overall appearance of the cheeks to increase facial harmony and overall appearance as desired.

Introduction

With age or significant weight loss, people experience loss in volume on cheeks or even sagging. Cheek Augmentation is also considered by those who have naturally flat or thin cheeks. Cheek Augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to emphasize the cheeks on a person’s face. Cheek Augmentation can make your face appear more youthful or balance your facial features, making you feel more attractive.

Some people naturally have big, chubby, fatty cheeks and even though they may seem cute or adorable to some, they do not make a very attractive feature as an adult. Cheek Reduction or Buccal Fat Removal is the perfect choice for people who are struggling with chubby cheeks that are not attractive and appealing as adults and want to have a sculpted look with slim and well-contoured cheeks.

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What Is Cheek Augmentation And Cheek Reduction?

Cheek Surgery includes Cheek Augmentation and Cheek Reduction surgeries –

Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Cheek Surgery?

What To Expect At The Consultation With Dr. Abizer Kapadia?

Dr. Abizer Kapadia gives the utmost importance to the consultation as it is the step where you understand the procedure, all the aspects of it, and analyze your comfort level with the doctor and his/her staff. During the consultation, Dr. Abizer Kapadia will guide you through the whole process with all the details and will discuss how to prepare for the surgery, its recovery process, helping you make an informed decision. Dr. Abizer will also discuss and understand your reasons for getting surgery and help you have realistic goals and expectations from the surgery.

During the consultation, you should prepare yourself for a physical examination and discuss your medical history, previous surgeries, drug allergies, medical conditions, and other such topics concerning your health. Dr. Abizer also urges his patients to ask questions and queries to resolve any doubts they may have regarding the surgery, procedure, risks involved, and results as his utmost priority lies in the safety and satisfaction of his patients.

Before / After Images

Client Results

Dr. Abizer Kapadia has been producing great, aesthetically pleasing, and natural-looking results consistently in his 10 years of practice. However, the before-after images can not be showcased publicly on digital platforms in compliance with the laws in UAE and ethical guidelines. You can request to see the before-after images during your initial consultation.

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How To Prepare For Cheek Surgery?

You may have to undergo a few tests to ensure that the whole procedure goes smoothly, without any complications.
In case you smoke, you will be asked to quit for the time period prescribed by Dr. Abizer.
Specific instructions regarding eating, drinking etc. will be given by Dr. Abizer during the consultation.
Pictures may be taken to analyze the result and for comparison purposes.

How Cheek Surgery Is Performed?

Cheek Augmentation –

Cheek Augmentation is an out-patient procedure and is performed under local anesthesia.
If the fat grafting technique is decided, small incisions will be made near the cheeks, through which the fat will be grafted.
In the case of cheek implants, the incision can be made either inside the mouth or under the eyelid. The location of the incision depends on the surgeon’s preference after examining the patient.
The incision is then closed using sutures or surgical tape

Cheek Reduction –

The buccal fat removal surgery is a quick and painless procedure that is typically completed within one hour.
The entire procedure is performed inside the mouth and local anesthesia is administered to numb the procedure area.
An incision is made in the inner portion of each cheek near the 2nd upper molars and buccinator muscles in the cheeks are cut to allow room to work in the mouth.
Then the pressure is applied from the outside to squeeze the buccal fat through the small incisions.
The incisions are then sutured, typically with dissolvable stitches.

What Are The Risks Associated With Cheek Surgery?

Anesthesia risks
Chances of infection, scarring, and poor wound healing
Prolonged pain and swelling
Numbness in the area
Cheeks asymmetry or overcorrection
Problems due to the sutures
Undesirable results

All these risks are very uncommon and will not occur in one patient. Dr. Abizer takes utmost care to avoid the occurrence of any risks and complications during the surgery.

How Is Recovery After Cheek Surgery?

Mild swelling and discomfort might be experienced by the patients. This is temporary and diminishes in the next few days.it is advisable to use an elastic bandage or compression garment to minimize the swelling and support the cheeks and maintain the contours achieved. Depending on the incision, the patients may be placed on a liquid diet.

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If you have any doubts or queries regarding cheek surgery or any other treatment, then we invite you for a consultation with Dr. Abizer Kapadia where he will gladly and expertly guide you on the matter.

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