Cheekbone Augmentation
Everyone recognises a beautiful face. However, very few people know what exactly makes up this attractiveness. High cheekbones are an important aesthetic aspect for this subconscious judgement. High, beautifully defined cheekbones give a face a charming, youthful expression with a touch of sex appeal.
Enhancing Attractiveness with High Cheekbones
A cheekbone onlay can be used to rebuild cheeks that have sunken or collapsed over time. A cheekbone lift can significantly enhance the appearance of faces with a flat midface structure and a rather elongated face. Please feel free to view the pictures in the ‘cheekbone lift before and after’ category to see the results for yourself.
Duration of the treatment
60–90 Minuten
Fit for everyday life
After one week
Follow-up treatment
Suture removal after 14 days and lymphatic drainage.
Clinic stay
Outpatient
The most frequently asked questions
What methods are available for cheekbone augmentation?
There are both non-surgical and surgical methods:
- Fillers: Injections that add volume and tighten the skin, with an effect lasting about 12 months.
- Cheekbone enhancement with Botox: Relaxes the muscles to visually accentuate the cheekbones, with an effect lasting 3 to 6 months.
- Cheekbone surgery: A permanent procedure in which biological materials, such as cartilage, are used to shape the cheekbones.
Are there visible scars after a cheekbone surgery?
No, the surgical procedures are performed through the oral cavity, so no visible scars are left.
How long does recovery take after a cheekbone surgery?
Most patients are fit to resume daily activities after one week. Swelling usually subsides within a few days, and the final result is visible after a few weeks.
How is the goal of cheekbone augmentation determined?
Before the treatment, a consultation takes place where wishes and goals are discussed. Using a 3D face scan, the planned results can be visualized to determine the best approach individually.
What are the benefits of cheekbone augmentation?
Cheekbone augmentation can harmonize the facial contour, correct asymmetries, and create a youthful, radiant appearance. In surgical procedures, the result is permanent, while non-surgical treatments require regular touch-ups.
Is the treatment painful?
Cheekbone surgery is performed under anesthesia, making it painless. Minimally invasive methods such as fillers or Botox require only local anesthesia and cause minimal discomfort.
Why Are Prominent Cheekbones in Demand?
Prominent cheekbones shape the aesthetics of the face and are considered a sign of youthful attractiveness. They create a clear, defined line between the neck and jaw and give the face a balanced structure. However, with age, this prominent contour can lose its definition. Now is the ideal time to consider cheekbone surgery or cheekbone injections.
Cheekbone Augmentation, Cheek Enhancement, Cheek Implants, Facial Profiling
High, prominent cheekbones are considered the ideal shape for a beautiful face, but they can sink with age. For this reason, until a few years ago, missing volume in the cheek area was compensated for by solid implants that were surgically inserted.
In the meantime, new techniques have been developed that even allow cheekbone augmentation without surgery. You can find example photos for the treatment in the cheekbone implants before and after category – you will be surprised how natural the results can look!
Before-and-after pictures
Prominent Cheekbones Through Various Treatments
Our experts can conjure up striking and pronounced cheekbones using a range of non-surgical and surgical treatments. Book a no-obligation consultation today to explore your options.
Fillers
This non-surgical treatment uses injectable substances that increase the volume in the cheek area and simultaneously have a tightening effect on the skin. The precise placement of the filler allows for a natural-looking definition of the cheekbones. The effect lasts for about twelve months – after which a refresher is required.
Cheekbone Augmentation with Botox
Although Botox is primarily known for treating wrinkles, it can also be used to model the cheek area. The targeted cheekbone augmentation relaxes the muscles, making the cheekbones appear more pronounced. The procedure is brief and the effects last for around three to six months. Cheekbone augmentation is performed under local anaesthesia and does not cause scarring. Thanks to our many years of experience in cheekbone augmentation, you can look forward to precise, appealing results.
Cheekbone Surgery
In this variant, the cheekbones are modelled through a short surgical procedure. The emphasis of the cheekbones is achieved by using materials such as lyocartilage or other biological materials. This filling material allows for a permanent increase in the cheekbone and therefore does not need to be repeated. In addition, the procedure is performed through the oral cavity, leaving no scars on the face.
During cheekbone surgery, the size and position of the cheekbone onlay is determined individually with the patient. Every region of the cheekbone complex is carefully assessed: the anterior maxillary/cheekbone region in the area of the infraorbital sulcus, the cheekbone itself and the zygomatic arch. This differentiation is important and is often not taken into account.
Long-Lasting Results
Thanks to cheekbone surgery performed through the oral cavity, no visible scars are left. The procedure is performed under anaesthesia on an outpatient basis and is painless. Postoperatively, there is usually only a slight swelling. The patient can then go home and enjoy a long-lasting result.
What Can Cheekbone Augmentation Achieve?
Cheekbone corrections enable excellent results without the need for a lengthy hospital stay. The short anaesthesia time minimises the risk of surgery compared to more extensive procedures. Cheekbone surgery can fundamentally optimise facial contours. It not only allows facial features to be harmonised by balancing asymmetries, but can also correct soft tissue defects. The end result is a natural-looking, younger and radiant appearance that optimally accentuates the individual facial features.
Before the Procedure and Treatment
Before cheekbone surgery is performed, a consultation is necessary. During this consultation, the goal of the treatment is determined and the possible approaches are discussed. Of course, we address your wishes and needs and take them into account as best as possible when planning your procedure.
On the day of treatment, your face is first measured and the cheekbone area is examined and recorded in detail. This is necessary to ensure that the cheek implants are correctly dimensioned. The implant or filler is then placed through the oral cavity under short-acting anaesthesia. This results in an increase in the cheekbones and a new appearance. The small incision is carefully closed to ensure an aesthetic result.
Your expert team
Hermann F. Sailer Prof. Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. h. c. mult., Dr. sc. h. c. mult.
Specialist in oral, maxillofacial, and facial surgery, founder of the clinic, senior director
Martin Lanzer PD Dr. Dr. med. Dr. med. dent., eMBA
Specialist in oral, maxillofacial, and facial surgery, clinic director and CEO
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"After the surgery, I finally see the person I’ve always been on the inside. My confidence has increased tremendously, and I no longer hide from the world. Thank you to the team."
Angela B., Aesthetic Surgery Patient
