People generally want to be like people they like or who are liked by others. Most of these role models are actors, artists, models or people who have become phenomenal through media/social media. The Hollywood cheek is also inspired by the female characters in Hollywood movies, which are also very popular characters. Female characters in Hollywood movies usually have thin lines, weak but strong facial expressions; prominent cheeks and sharp angled lower jaws.

How is Hollywood cheek surgery performed?

Unlike the old methods, the cheekbone is not highlighted in the Hollywood cheek procedure. In the old methods, cheekbone prostheses or fillers were used to highlight the cheek lines. It was not possible to slim the face with this method, and on the contrary, sometimes an exaggerated and rough appearance could be encountered. In the new method used in the Hollywood cheek, the desired image can be obtained in a controlled manner, completely focused on the region and without any surgical scars. In addition, asymmetries in this region can be corrected to a large extent.

The surgical procedure is performed completely through the mouth and under general or local anesthesia in a sterile environment. The procedure takes 45 minutes for each side. With a very small incision, the fat pads that provide the fullness of this area are reached and the procedure is performed. A measured amount of fat tissue is removed to obtain the desired result.

Will there be swelling and pain after Hollywood cheek surgery?

There is no postoperative edema or pain in this method. The patient is discharged the same day and can return to work the next day. The patient is fed with clear liquids on the first day, and after 3 days, all foods except very hard foods (bread crust) are allowed to the patient. The results of this method are permanent and the facial features do not change unless excessive weight is gained. In addition, since this method reduces the mass of the fat pads, it has a preventive effect on the deformation that aging will create in that area.

What are the possible side effects of Hollywood cheek surgery?

This method does not have serious complications. Possible problems include asymmetry, excessive sagging, and numbness in the cheek area, but these are very rare problems and the risk is almost non-existent in a meticulously performed surgery.