Enhance your facial contours and achieve a more balanced, feminine look with cheek augmentation at Transitions. Specifically curated for transfeminine individuals seeking fuller cheeks, this procedure is performed by our expert surgeons, Dr. Leif Rogers and Dr. Walter J. Joseph, using advanced techniques to create elegant, natural-looking results.
Add Definition and Create Feminine Cheek Contours
Cheek augmentation aims to enhance the shape and projection of your cheekbones to create a fuller, more feminine appearance. For transfeminine individuals, this can bring harmony to facial proportions and soften angular features. The goal is to achieve natural-looking volume in the midface, often associated with traditionally feminine beauty standards.
Cheek augmentation focuses on the zygomatic region—the bony structure that defines your cheek contour. A well-defined zygomatic arch and adequate soft tissue volume can create the appearance of lifted, youthful cheeks. Our surgeons may use implants or fat grafting to enhance these areas, depending on your facial structure and goals. At Transitions, Dr. Rogers and Dr. Joseph customize every procedure to complement your bone structure and facial symmetry, ensuring refined, balanced results that align with your gender expression.
Cheek Augmentation Can Address These Concerns:
- Lack of midface volume or flat cheekbones
- Masculine or angular facial contours
- Disproportion between cheeks and other facial features
- Facial asymmetry or imbalance
- Loss of cheek volume due to aging or weight changes
Do I Qualify for Cheek Augmentation?
You may be a good candidate for cheek augmentation if you’re a transfeminine individual seeking to add volume, contour, or softness to your midface. This procedure is especially helpful if you feel your current facial structure appears flat or angular or lacks the balance you desire. You must also have good overall health and realistic expectations about the outcome.
During your consultation at Transitions, our surgeons—Dr. Rogers and Dr. Joseph—will assess your facial anatomy, skin quality, and transition goals to determine the most appropriate surgical approach. Whether you’re considering implants or fat grafting, we guide you through the process and recommend a personalized plan to create beautiful, natural results.
What Are the Benefits of Cheek Augmentation?
Cheek augmentation is a powerful way to reshape facial contours and bring harmony to features. For transfeminine individuals, this procedure plays a key role in achieving a more traditionally feminine appearance. Here are some of the key benefits of cheek augmentation:
- Enhanced cheekbone definition and midface volume
- Softer, more feminine facial features
- Improved facial balance and symmetry
- A more youthful and lifted appearance
- Permanent or long-lasting results with surgical options
- Improved self-confidence and gender affirmation
Choose Your Ideal Cheek Augmentation Technique
At Transitions, we offer two primary surgical techniques for cheek augmentation: cheek implants and fat grafting. Each method is carefully tailored to your facial anatomy and personal goals, helping you achieve a look that feels natural, balanced, and affirming. During your consultation, our surgeons will help you decide which technique best suits your needs.
Cheek Implants
Cheek implants are a long-lasting solution to enhance cheekbone definition and add volume to the midface. Made from biocompatible materials, these implants are placed through small incisions—usually inside the mouth or lower eyelid—to avoid visible scarring. This creates permanent results with sculpted, symmetrical contours. Implants come in various shapes and sizes, allowing our surgeons to precisely customize your look for a feminized appearance.
Fat Grafting
Fat grafting uses your body’s own tissue to improve facial contours. This technique involves harvesting a small amount of fat—typically from the abdomen or thighs—then purifying it and injecting it strategically into the cheeks. Fat grafting provides a soft, natural feel and can subtly reshape your midface. While some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed over time, the remaining fat integrates with your tissue and can offer lasting enhancement.
The Day of Your Cheek Augmentation Surgery
On the day of your cheek augmentation, you’ll arrive at our in-house surgical center, where you’ll be greeted by our team and prepared for your procedure. After reviewing your plan, your surgeon will mark key areas on your face and administer anesthesia. If you’re receiving cheek implants, small incisions will typically be made inside your mouth or along the lower eyelid, and the implants will be positioned over the cheekbones for optimal contour and symmetry.
If you’re undergoing fat grafting, a gentle liposuction procedure will first be performed to harvest fat from a donor site, such as your abdomen or thighs. The fat is then purified and strategically injected into the cheeks. Once complete, your incisions will be closed, and you’ll begin your recovery under close supervision from our post-operative care team.
Your Recovery Experience After Cheek Augmentation
After your cheek augmentation, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and tenderness in the treated areas. If you received implants, mild discomfort around the cheeks and jaw is common for the first few days. If fat grafting was performed, you’ll also notice tenderness at the donor site. We’ll prescribe any necessary medications to keep you comfortable during this time.
Most patients feel well enough to resume light activities within a week, although full healing may take several weeks as swelling gradually resolves. You must attend all follow-ups so we can monitor your progress and ensure you’re healing beautifully. Our team will be available throughout your recovery to answer questions and offer all the support you need.
Transition Into Your Authentic Self…
Transitions is your destination for refined, gender-affirming facial enhancement, where every detail is curated to support your journey to your true self. Our surgeons specialize in creating natural-looking cheek contours that reflect your identity and enhance your overall harmony. Whether seeking subtle volume or dramatic definition, we help you feel confident in your skin. Schedule your consultation for cheek augmentation in Pasadena and Beverly Hills today.
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