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Cheekbone Contouring in Turkey
Cheekbone contouring adds or balances volume over the cheekbone and the midface, so that light falls more evenly across the face. It does not remove buccal fat, which is a different operation for a different part of the cheek.
Cheekbone contouring is an operation that adds or balances volume over the cheekbone and the midface, so that the upper cheek has support and light falls on the face more evenly. It is carried out in Turkey with a small implant, with your own fat, or with a combination chosen to suit the structure of the face. It does not remove buccal fat, and it is not the operation for a round lower cheek. The aim is balance between the two sides and between eyes, cheeks and mouth, not a sharper bone. Examination decides the material and the amount, and a drawing on the face shows the intended area first.
What it addresses
The surgeon first marks the cheekbone and midface while you sit upright, because lying down changes how the tissue falls. If an implant is chosen, it is placed over the bone through a small incision inside the mouth, above the upper teeth, in a pocket made to fit its shape, and it is secured so that it does not drift. If your own fat is used, it is taken from another area, prepared, and placed in thin layers through tiny entry points. Either way the surgeon compares the two sides repeatedly, so that small differences are corrected during the operation and not left for later.
Who it is considered for
This is considered by adults whose midface looks flat or tired, whose cheekbones have lost support with age, or whose two sides are not alike. It suits a person who wants more structure in the upper cheek rather than less fullness in the lower cheek. It is less suitable if the main concern is a round, heavy lower cheek, if there is an active sinus or dental infection, or if you expect the bone to look different from your own family resemblance. Bring a photograph from a younger age; it often shows the support that was lost.
How the plan is made
In the first days the cheeks and the upper lip are swollen, and the area around the implant or the grafted fat can feel firm and a little numb. Smiling widely may feel stiff, and the upper lip can look longer or thinner for a while. You eat soft food, rinse the mouth after meals, sleep on your back with the head raised, and avoid pressing on the cheeks. The final balance is judged after the swelling has fallen, which takes several weeks, and sometimes a small adjustment is discussed then. This page is general information; your plan is settled after examination and a written quote.
What the written plan settles
The stay in Istanbul is 5–7 days. The operation is early, and the following days cover the first review of the cheeks and the mouth, a check of symmetry once the early swelling has begun to fall, and the removal of any stitches that do not dissolve. Op. Dr. Ramazan Güler examines the midface on the last day and is the surgeon who clears the flight. Written instructions explain mouth rinsing, soft food and how to sleep. Plan to rest and to avoid activity that raises the heart rate during the stay.
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What this plan covers
- Volume added over the cheekbone
- Midface balance and symmetry
- Your own fat or a small implant
- Buccal fat left alone
- Incision hidden inside the mouth
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Why Op. Dr. Ramazan Güler?
Facial surgery planned around your anatomy, not a standard package.
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Technique, hospital stay and inclusions are confirmed in writing after your photos and history are reviewed.
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Pre-operative blood tests, ECG and the medication your team prescribes.
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One coordinator from your first message through departure and remote follow-up.
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The plan starts from your facial anatomy, the features you want to keep, and realistic goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Cheekbone contouring adds or balances volume over the cheekbone and the midface, and it does not remove fat from the lower cheek. Buccal fat removal does the opposite job in a different place and is a separate operation. They are sometimes confused because both change the cheek, but one builds support high in the face and the other takes fullness from low in the cheek. The examination names which problem you have.
It depends on what the face needs. An implant gives a defined, stable shape over the bone and suits a structural lack of projection. Your own fat gives a softer, more natural contour and suits a face that has simply lost volume, but part of the fat is absorbed and the result is judged after settling. The surgeon explains both and chooses with you according to your bone, skin and wishes.
For some time, yes. The incision inside the mouth and the early swelling can make the upper lip feel tight or slightly numb and can limit a wide smile. The lip may look longer or thinner while it is swollen. These sensations ease as the swelling falls, and the surgeon explains at the review which ones are expected and which should be reported. If numbness lasts, tell the team without waiting.
It can if volume is placed in the wrong spot, which is why the area is marked while you sit upright and the two sides are compared during the operation. The aim is support high in the cheek that lifts the midface, not extra width. A drawing on your face before the operation shows the intended position, and you are asked to approve it before anything is agreed.
An implant is placed over the bone in a pocket shaped for it and is secured so that it does not drift, and in most faces it is not noticeable except by touch over a thin area. Pressure on the cheeks should be avoided in the early weeks, because that is when the tissue is still settling around it. If you feel it shifting, report it at once so the surgeon can examine it.
The surgeon looks at the face from the front, from the side and from slightly above, and presses the tissue over the bone to feel how much support is there. A flat cheek with a prominent bone beneath means volume has been lost, while a flat cheek over a recessed bone means the structure itself is small. These two situations call for different materials, so the answer shapes the plan.
You sleep on your back with the head raised for the first weeks, and the surgeon tells you when side sleeping is safe. Teeth are brushed gently from the first day, with a soft brush kept away from the incision, and a mouth rinse is used after meals. Pressure on the cheeks and wide yawning are avoided while the tissue settles. The exact days are given in your written instructions.
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