Cheek Augmentation Techniques

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019 May;27(2):199-206. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2018.12.003. Epub 2019 Mar 2.

Abstract

The restoration of a youthful appearance to the midface can enhance its femininity. In this article, we discuss several strategies and techniques, both surgical and nonsurgical, for augmentation of the lateral and centro-lateral midface.

Keywords: Cheek augmentation; FFS; Facial feminization; Facial implant; Fat grafting; Filler; Gender; Midface.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging
  • Cephalometry
  • Cheek / surgery*
  • Dermal Fillers / administration & dosage
  • Dermal Fillers / adverse effects
  • Face / surgery
  • Female
  • Feminization / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Rhytidoplasty
  • Sex Characteristics
  • Skull / surgery

Substances

  • Dermal Fillers