The shape of the cheekbones and the area beneath them can have a profound effect on the aesthetic qualities of the face. In addition, one of the first signs of aging is loss of tissue from the area under the cheekbones, which can make the shape of the cheekbones more apparent and can also make the face appear gaunt and aged. The loss of this tissue also causes the skin to sag and wrinkle, giving an impression of age that is often far beyond the personβs actual age. Injectable fillers placed under the cheekbones can sometimes temporarily correct this loss of volume problem, but a cheek lift, accompanied by facial implants, is often the best solution.
Cheek Lift
During a cheek lift, the excess skin is trimmed away and the tissues are lifted and repaired, restoring a more youthful look to the central area of the face; usually, surgery on the lower eyelids is also performed at the same time to remove any under-eye bags. However, due to the loss of tissue from this area during the aging process, the procedure may only be able to provide excellent results if facial implants are placed during the cheek lift procedure.
Facial Implants
Cheek implants are usually inserted through an opening made inside the upper lip. The implant will have been prepared prior to the surgery to meet the patientβs goals and to have the exact required shape and size. Cheek implants can make the cheekbones appear larger or higher, or just change the shape of the cheekbones, and can also make the cheek area appear fuller. Cheek implants are generally permanent once placed, although the skin over them can continue to sag and a revision cheek lift may be required later down the line.
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If you donβt like the shape of your cheekbones or are suffering from sagging and hollowing in the mid-facial area, make an appointment with ! At our convenient location in , , our welcoming staff will be happy to discuss the benefits of a cheek lift and facial implants. Contact us today to set up your consultation!
is located in , , which is about nine miles northeast of Columbus. Dr. Stephen Smith is a fourth-generation surgeon who also has a background in architecture and design. He earned his medical degree from the State University College of Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude. He served an internship in Surgery at Mt. Carmel Health in Columbus. He then completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the State University College of Medicine, where he earned the Medical Director’s Citizenship Award. He later completed a Fellowship of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Williams Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Latham, New York.
What Services Does Offer?
offers an array of surgical and non-surgical procedures that include the following:
What is Otoplasty?
Otoplasty is ear surgery or ear pinning, and it is done to correct protruding and/or oversized ears. It can be done on one or both ears. Otoplasty is an outpatient procedure. While it is most commonly done on children, adults can undergo otoplasty, too.
What is the Mini Facelift?
The Mini Facelift is now the most common type of facelift performed, and it is done to improve the appearance of the lower third of the face and the neck. During this procedure, our surgeon can reposition and tighten sagging tissue and remove excess skin.
What is Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, also known as nose surgery or a nose job, can be cosmetic, functional or both. In other words, it can be done to improve the patient’s appearance, and/or it can be done to correct a problem like a deviated septum that impedes breathing. When the procedure is done for functional purposes, it usually results in improved an aesthetic as well.
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These are just a few of the procedures offered at in . Whether you are interested in a brow lift, a fat transfer, BOTOX® or lip augmentation, our team can help you improve your features. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn more!
