Procedures

Cheekbone (malar) implant augmentation

from 7 reviews6 clinics
A preformed or custom implant of medical-grade silicone or porous polyethylene is placed over the malar bone, usually through an incision inside the upper lip, to increase cheekbone projection. The implant may be fixed with a screw or suture.
SurgicalGeneral2 before/after photos
Rating
8.43/ 10
from 7 reviews
Satisfaction
85.7%
from 7 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 8–16 wks
Flight safe
7days after

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How long is the downtime for Cheekbone (malar) implant augmentation?

7–14 days. Full recovery 8–16 wks · Flight safe 7 days

Implant shifting, asymmetry, infection, numbness and bone remodelling under the implant are documented complications, and correcting them generally means removing or replacing the implant.
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Clinics offering Cheekbone (malar) implant augmentation

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Last updated 2026-08-06