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Dr. Olding was featured in the Washingtonian as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the Washington's Consumer Checkbook as one of the area's top plastic surgeons. Dr. Olding was featured in the New York Times Style Magazine in Fall of 2004 for his vast knowledge & experience with buttock procedures. Dr. Olding was selected as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeon's by 'Guide to America's Top Plastic Surgeons'

CHEEK IMPLANTS

(facial implants)

Procedure:

Change the basic shape and balance of the face by adding prominence to cheekbones.

In/Outpatient:

Outpatient. Some patients may require an overnight hospital stay.
Side Effects:

Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness.

Risks:

  • Shifting or imprecise positioning of implant, or infection around it, requiring a second operation or removal.
  • Excess tightening and hardening of scar tissue around an artificial implant (capsular contracture), causing unnatural shape.

Recovery:

  • Back to work: 1 week.
  • Normal Appearance: 2 - 4 weeks.

Results:

Permanent.