overview

Cheek augmentation or Malar augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to emphasize the cheeks on a person’s face. To augment the cheeks, the surgeon will place implants over the cheekbone.

Cheek augmentation is performed under general anesthesia in an international standard hospital ( JCI accredited ) under Preecha Aesthetic Institute’s follow by Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST and Sutin Khobunsongserm MD by Board of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery.

For men and women who looking for cheek augmentation, malar implants, the best recommendation is to attach front and side facial images, writing question and expectation. The doctor is in the best position to address these issues and open dialogue is recommended to avoid any misunderstanding.

More on aesthetic surgery and facial feminization surgery.

SUITABLE CANDIDATES

  • Who are physically healthy and emotionally stable
  • Realistic expectations as to what the surgery can and cannot do
  • Weight loss has changed the size and shape
  • Must be over 18 years old with good health condition

THE PACKAGE is include Cheek augmentation

  • Accommodation for 1 night in hospital private room after surgery (JCI accredited)
  • Operating room charges: OR room use, recovery room, scrub & circulate nurse
  • Regular menu food charges (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Laboratory testing: necessary for the procedure as CBC, EKG, UA, anti HIV, chest x-ray
    (If age over 45 need to check Cardiology. An extra charge is 100 US Dollars + -)
  • Medical equipment and medical supplies
  • General anesthesia - pre anesthetic drugs, anesthesia and medical gas (oxygen, nitrous oxide)
  • Medical treatments
  • Implants
  • Doctor fees
  • General anesthesia fees
  • Nursing services
  • Take home medication and supplies
  • Post op cares
  • Transportation pick up (optional)

SERVICE ACCOMMODATION

  • Transportation pick up from airport –hotel-hospital-clinic-airport as well as follow up period within 2 km  from clinic
  • Hotel’s reservation nearby Preecha Aesthetic Institute (PAI)
  • Interpreter services  with any language

PAI'S CLINIC AND AFFILIATED HOSPITALS - JCI-ACCREDITED INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALS

Preecha Aesthetic Institute (PAI) is the first multidisciplinary Aesthetic and Reconstructive center also best well known the pioneer in Sex Reassignment Surgery (Male to Female and Female to Male) Thailand since 1980. The center has the most advanced 10 consultation rooms, 6 operation rooms (local anesthesia), equipment to any leading Aesthetic Plastic Surgery completed with recovery rooms and the internationally accepted standard of hygienic system.

  • Cheek Augmentation or Malar Implant surgery is performed under General Anesthesia. This is required one night in hospital.

All cases under general anesthesia, PAI's using two major private international standard hospitals affiliated for healthcare promoting center located in Bangkok under the philosophy of "World class quality with Thai hospitality", private patient rooms, 230 beds, modern medical technology, equipment and hospital receiving accreditation for high-quality.

  • Consultation, Medical checks and Follow ups will appoints at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.
  • Surgical will perform at affiliated hospitals ⇒ General Anesthesia ⇒ International Standard Hospital ⇒ JCI accredited.
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Preecha Aesthetic Institute

Affiliated Hospital

International Standard Hospital (JCI accredited)

Affiliated Hospital

RISK

 All surgery carries risks – But can minimize by closely following your surgeon’s advice on follow-up care during the healing process.

HEALTH CONCERN

An extra charge is 50% from surgery fee, if HIV +

  • CD4 must be 500 +
  • Viral load must undetectable

QUESTION, APPOINTMENT AND SCHEDULE

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All your questions will be direct answers from PAI's doctor.

  1. Write your question, interest
  2. List your expectations or procedure that you are interest and give us your detail as possible
  3. Email to us at consult@pai.co.th
  4. We will get back to you shortly after receive your question

cheek augmentation / malar implants

cheek implant, malar implant before and after two years surgery l Preecha Aesthetic Institute

Cheek Augmentation. Before and After 2 years.

Cheek Augmentation / Malar Implants

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Cheek Augmentation. Before and After 2 years.

Cheek Augmentation / Malar Implants

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Cheek Augmentation. Before and After 2 months.

Set up an appointment with us

1. Write your question, interest at consult us in program form

enquiry

2. Via email consult@pai.co.th

2.1 list your expectations or procedure that you are interest and give us your detail as possible
2.2 email to us
2.3 We will get back to you shortly after receive your question with recommendation from specialize surgeon

Once you know your planning date for surgery. Here is the next step:

1. Consultation with us via email for details and procedure
2. Plan your available date to be surgery and departure from Bangkok
3. We will confirm you for surgery date
4. You may start to book your airline ticket
5. We will confirm you all detail and hotel booking, if require
6. For transportation to be pick up from the airport, we can do for you as optional

surgical details:

  • Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are 
    taking (both prescription and non-prescription). 
  • No Aspirin 2 days before surgery.
  • Stop vitamin E Oil 1 day before surgery.
  • Stop smoking 2 days and a month after surgery.
  • Tell doctor if you have any serious medical condition(s). 
  • Stop meal and water starting from midnight before surgery.
  • Plan to be in Thailand at least 5-7 days after surgery.

The surgeon will usually make an incision in the upper mouth near the top of the gum line and slide the implants into place. Another method is to make an external incision near the eye.

The technique incision, implants will be discuss during consultation by Dr.Preecha Tiewtranon MD, Dr.Burin Wangjiraniran MD FRCST and Dr.Sutin Khobunsongserm MD all are Board of Plastic & Reconstructive surgery.

After surgery, pain that is easily controlled by medication usually will subside in a day or two.  If dressings have been applied, they will be replaced by a surgical bra in a few days.  Sutures will be removed within a week of surgery. 

Although the surgeon has made every effort to keep scars as inconspicuous as possible, they are the inevitable result of surgery.  Minimal swelling and discoloration of the cheeks will disappear rapidly.

Healing process, some degree of firmness may occur for weeks or even months following surgery.  In some instances, the surgeon may provide medication to promote faster healing process.   

The decision on when to return to work and normal activities depends on how fast you heal and how you fee. To permit proper healing, you should avoid over activity and refrain from overhead lifting.

Recovery cheek augmentation surgery Timelines. 

  • Removing incisions day 7 after surgery
  • No heavy exercise 4 weeks after surgery
  • Scars are usually well hidden and normally fade in time (inside mouth)
  • Swelling and bruising can be minimized possible during the first few weeks of recovery

 

  • Day 1 - Consultation and Prepare for Laboratory Testing
  • Day 2 - Surgery and 1 night in hospital private room after surgery
  • Day 3 - Discharge from Hospital
  • Day 3 to Day 9 - Stay in hotel for recovery period and follow up on doctor appointment
  • Day 9 - Stitches are removal and final check up
    Day 9 - Safe to fly

 

For local’s patient - You may resume to work after a few days but must avoid heavy lifting object over the head or fast movement during 4-8 weeks after surgery date.

For international patient - Please plan to be in Bangkok at least 9 days. Stitches will remove day 7 after surgery date. After departure from Thailand, you may resume to work within a few days but must avoid heavy lifting object over the head or fast movement during 4 weeks after surgery date.

◊ Any bruising and swelling will usually dissipate within 2 - 3 months after cheek implants.

Treatment after surgery
during the first 7 days

Normal work can be resumed 5 days after a procedure (desk job). You should be able to shower and wash your hair 2 days after the bandages come off. However, vigorous activity should be limited for two weeks including jogging, or any activity that increases your blood pressure.

Most of the visible signs of Cheek augmentation surgery should disappear within a few weeks and minor swelling and bruising can usually be hidden. Do not worry if you feel a bit tired and let down at first, as your body heals itself and you begin to look better, you will feel better as well.

The doctor is also given specific instructions on how to care for the surgical site, medications to apply or take orally, specific concerns to look for and when to follow up with your surgeon.

surgery info:

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TIME REQUIRED

1 - 2 hour (s)

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ANESTHESIA

General Anesthesia

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BACK TO WORK

5 days (desk job)

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STRENUOUS ACTIVITY

At least 4 weeks

FADING OF SCARS

couple months

Bruise & Swollen

2 - 4 weeks

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Cheek augmentation or Malar augmentation

is a surgical to emphasize the cheeks on a person’s face.

Surgery Schedule

Question/Schedule Appointment Consultation / Surgery / Cheek augmentation or Malar augmentation at Preecha Aesthetic Institute.

Once you know your planning date for surgery

Direct consultation, Surgery and Recovery Timelines

  • Day 1 - Consultation and Prepare for Laboratory Testing
  • Day 2 - Surgery with 1 night in hospital private room
  • Day 3 - Discharge from Hospital
  • Day 3 to Day 9 - Stay in hotel for recovery period and follow up on doctor appointment
  • Day 9 - Stitches are removal and final check up
  • Day 9 - Safe to fly

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ADDRESS

PAI (Preecha Aesthetic Institute)
898/1 Sukumvit 55 Wattana, Bangkok
10110 Thailand

Tel: +662-715-0111

Fax: +662-715-0113

Email: consult@pai.co.th

MEETING POINT (AIRPORT)

The driver will be waiting for you at door number 4 (Meeting point) after exit from customs. The driver will stand by with your name and PAI  logo. [Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)]

HOTEL

Hotels are under cooperate and nearby PAI, starting from 50 USD to 100 USD. Rates are quoted in THB, USD/net/included of taxes and service charges. All non-commissionable rate. VISA/Master card is accepted.

  • Special apartment 68 sq.m-131 sq.m with one to two bedroom/1 queen/master size bed, 1 bathroom (shower and bathtub), pantry and dining area, 2 Bottled water – complimentary for daily contract, bathroom (separated shower & bath tub), cable / Satellite TV, free wifi, dining Table/Chairs, Internet Access (wireless), kettle, LCD TV, refrigerator, slipper, toaster, air Conditioner, bath amenities - complimentary for daily, electronic Door Lock, iron & Ironing Board (on request), kitchenette - Full Equipment, microwave, safety box.

 

  • Hotel - studio room 46 - 58 sq.m - Features & Amenities: 40-in LED, sofa, in-room safe, minibar refrigerator, refillable tea/coffee/water, blackout curtain, free wifi, slippers, bathroom with rain shower, 100% natural therapeutic spa toiletries Mt. Sapola, hair Dryer, toothbrush and toothpaste, shower cap as well as a washing machine.

LANGUAGE

Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Turkish and other languages upon request.

PASSPORT AND VISA

PAI can issue the letter to clarify with your local Embassy or Passport.

COST OF MEAL

Cost of living meal per day is 15-20 USD.

PAYMENT

The payment can be prepared in Cash by US dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Australia dollar. If using credit cards (VISA/Master card), the hospital will charged 3% for international transaction fee. This is only for surgery fees. Hotels are not charged for international transaction fee. An extra charged for HIV is 50% from total cost.

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION (30 DAYS WITHOUT VISA)

Australia, Austria, Belgium ,Brazil ,Bahrain , Brunei Darussalam ,Canada, Denmark ,Finland ,France, Germany ,Greece ,Hong Kong ,Iceland ,Indonesia ,Ireland ,Israel ,Italy ,Japan ,South Korea ,Kuwait ,Luxembourg , Malaysia ,Monaco ,Netherlands ,New Zealand ,Norway ,Oman ,Peru ,Philippines ,Portugal , Qatar , Singapore ,Spain ,South Africa ,Sweden ,Switzerland ,Turkey ,United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom ,United States of America ,Vietnam.

AIRPORT IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS

Please present the supporting documents confirming the scheduled operation upon request. Please do not carry any unnecessary drugs or dangerous objects in your luggage.

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