Full, youthful cheeks are often the hallmark of an attractive face. As we age, natural fat loss and skin laxity can cause the cheeks to flatten, making the face appear tired or sunken.
Dr. Arnold Breitbart is a renowned plastic surgeon who’s often featured in leading magazines and is a well-known celebrity favorite. Serving patients from his Manhasset, Long Island, and Manhattan offices, Dr. Breitbart offers advanced facial enhancement techniques to restore youthful, balanced, and natural-looking cheek contours.
Cheek implants and dermal fillers are the most popular ways to do so. Here’s how they compare.
The Appeal of Cheek Implants
Cheek implants are small, biocompatible silicone devices that add structure and volume to the midface.
Dr. Breitbart surgically inserts cheek implants through a discreet incision within the mouth, leaving no visible scarring.
Implants may be ideal for you if you’re looking for:
- Long-term enhancement that doesn’t require ongoing maintenance
- Correction of naturally flat or underdeveloped cheekbones
- Restoration of facial harmony after significant weight loss or aging
Because cheek implants are permanent, results remain stable for years. Dr. Breitbart performs these procedures in his fully accredited AAAASF surgical suite, using precise techniques to ensure symmetry, safety, and natural facial proportion.
The Advantages of Dermal Fillers
For patients who prefer a non-surgical option, dermal fillers such as Juvéderm® and Restylane® can deliver subtle to dramatic cheek enhancement without incisions or downtime.
These fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally found in the skin that adds volume and hydration.
Fillers may be ideal for:
- Those who want to “try on” volume before committing to surgery
- Patients looking for minimal recovery and quick results
- Enhancing specific areas, such as the cheek apex or hollows beneath the eyes
Results from fillers typically last 12 months or longer, with Juvéderm Voluma being the longest-lasting cheek filler at up to 24 months.
Touch-ups can maintain your desired look indefinitely.
Choosing the Right Cheek Enhancement For You
When deciding between cheek implants and fillers, there’s no set answer as to which is best. It’s all about what’s best for you! Factors to consider include how much definition you want, how long you’d like the results to last, and your comfort level with surgery.
Implants offer permanent structure and may be best for those who wish to achieve lasting correction. Fillers provide flexibility and reversibility for those seeking a softer, adjustable outcome.
Long Island Cheek Enhancement
Dr. Breitbart takes time with each patient to make sure that they understand their cheek enhancement options. Regardless of which option you choose, his unique combination of surgical precision and aesthetic artistry delivers results that appear naturally rejuvenated, not overdone.
To request your consultation with Dr. Breitbart today, call our Long Island office at 516-365-3511.
