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.
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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.
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.
Preecha Aesthetic Institute
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All surgery carries risks – But can minimize by closely following your surgeon’s advice on follow-up care during the healing process.
An extra charge is 50% from surgery fee, if HIV +
All your questions will be direct answers from PAI's doctor.
Cheek Augmentation. Before and After 2 years.
Cheek Augmentation. Before and After 2 years.
Cheek Augmentation. Before and After 2 months.
1. Write your question, interest at consult us in program form
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
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.
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.
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.
1 - 2 hour (s)
General Anesthesia
5 days (desk job)
At least 4 weeks
couple months
2 - 4 weeks
is a surgical to emphasize the cheeks on a person’s face.
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
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
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)]
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.
Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Turkish and other languages upon request.
PAI can issue the letter to clarify with your local Embassy or Passport.
Cost of living meal per day is 15-20 USD.
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.
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.
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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