• Share your health information with your plastic surgeon, remember to mention if you have allergies, previous surgeries, use of medications, vitamins or supplements and any other relevant medical information
• Your surgeon will ask you questions about what you would like to improve with this procedure, what your expectations are and inform you of what can realistically be achieved.
• You will be physically examined to determine which will be the best technique to perform for your particular case
• Photos at different angles will be requested in order to carry out a complete evaluation
• Pre-surgery blood tests will be ordered
• You’ll need to quit smoking completely

For patients over 40 years of age or with any added cardiac, respiratory, renal pathology, etc. The following will be requested:

• Chest X-ray
• Cardiological assessment
• Electrocardiogram

🗓️ 1 MONTH BEFORE SURGERY

• Stop smoking 1 month before your scheduled procedure
• Stop taking alcohol 1 week before the procedure
• GLP-1 USERS: will be required to stop the medication 2 weeks before the procedure to avoid any anesthesia complications
• Avoid using aspirin, fish oil, garlic and omegas, at least 3 weeks before the procedure *if you are medically required to do so, it is very important you let your medical coordinator know about this
• No exercise 3 days before the surgery
• Avoid eating very greasy food 2 days before your surgery
• No skin tanning 2 weeks before the procedure to avoid skin damage
• Plan for your stay in Cancun for surgery and recovery
• Make sure you have a lose button down shirt to use during the recovery period

Anesthesia

Cheek implant surgery is typically performed under  general anesthesia, depending on the complexity of the case and whether it is combined with other procedures.

Incisions & Sutures

• Incisions are usually made:

  • Lower eyelid (if combined with eyelid surgery)-no visible external scars

  These approaches allow precise placement while minimizing visible scarring.

Implant Placement

A small pocket is created over the cheekbone, and the implant is carefully positioned to achieve optimal contour and symmetry.

Stitches

• Incisions are made through the inside of the lower eyelid and are closed with dissolvable sutures

• External sutures, if used, are minimal and typically removed within 7-10 days

Right After Surgery

Once you are fully out of the anesthesia effects, you will be offered liquids to ensure that you tolerate them. After the procedure, when you are fully awake, you will be able to go back to your hotel / home.

Before You Leave the Hospital

Your plastic surgeon will come to assess your health condition and give you proper care instructions to take back home. It’s normal that you will be prescribed with  painkillers and antibiotics during the healing process. Your surgeon will give you a check up appointment during the following days to remove your stitches.

After the procedure, the plastic surgeon will prescribe pain relievers and antibiotics. It is recommended that during the 6 to 8 weeks following the procedure you sleep on your back, avoid bending downwards, do not expose yourself to the sun, or stay in very hot places. Likewise, you should avoid exercising for a period of approximately 6 to 8 weeks. It is important that you follow the recommendations of your surgeon to obtain a good result.

During the recovery period your surgeon will provide with a list of things to take care during this time. It is usually recommended for the patient to have a total of 15 days stay at the destination, in order to have proper after care and medical check ups with your surgeon.

What to Expect

• Swelling and mild bruising in the midface area

• Temporary tightness or discomfort

• Possible difficulty chewing (if intraoral incisions are used)

Recovery is quite quick, you will be able to return to your hotel/home immediately after the procedure.

The stitches are removed 7 days after surgery.

The results are immediate, however local inflammation can last up to 2 – 3 months.

During the next 6 to 8 weeks you will be required to sleep on your back to avoid any pressure on the face or eyelid area. Not following this will increase the risk of complications.

Recovery after cheek implants in Cancun is generally smooth when post-operative instructions are followed.

Although risks and complications rarely occur during eyelid surgery, can include:

• Anesthesia complications
• Hematomas
• Infection
• Changes in sensitivity
• Asymmetry and irregularities

In order to minimize the risks, your surgeon will order a series of blood tests and if necessary a cardiac evaluation to ensure that you are in good health for your procedure.

Following the recommendations of your surgeon will promote a lower risk of complications and a  good result.