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cheek implants
Pros:
A fuller face
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Cons:
Smile changed
My face is off balance but no one notices
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Cost:
2,500.00
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Healing time:
3-4 weeks
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Pain-o-meter: 5
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I have always been thin. But when I began working two jobs I became very thin. 5'5" and 103 lbs. My face looked gaunt. I decide to gain some weight and around that time had a career change.
After quite awhile when I reached my goal of 130 lbs my face still looked gaunt. I had had a nose job and lip enlargement before and asked my Doctor about filling out my face. He recomended cheek implants.
The healing was traumatic and long - but the end result was worth it. I would do it again.
The Doctor some how took out a little bit of fat from my left side and my face is off balance. This however is something that no one notices unless I point it out. Also my smile changed.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
The cheek area is much fuller.
It did not fill in my face like I wanted.
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
That it would look sunken in below the implants.
Healing aids used:
Just good ol' pain pills.
Number of doctors consulted:
1
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
8 months
Had an elective procedure before:
Yes
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
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regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
34
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
High School or less
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Washington
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Women experience greater overall weight gains and more notable weight fluctuations than men.
(Source: the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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