title: Temporary malar augmentation helps with preoperative planning for a permanent procedure.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Cheek augmentation improves the appearance of patients with flat malar eminences, creating a more youthful image. Autologous adipose tissue has been demonstrated to be a safe injectable filling material for malar augmentation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Before proceeding to fat transplantation, a rapidly absorbable substance such as normal saline is injected into the cheek with a fine needle to enhance the malar eminence.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This method helps the surgeon to determine the location and amount of fat to be injected. Patients can also see a simulation of the final results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A temporary malar augmentation could be performed before a potentially permanent procedure, particularly when the surgeon or patient is hesitant about the aesthetic results.
authors.affiliation: Ganjavian Hospital, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Dezfoul, Iran. shtaheri@sina.tums.ac.ir
authors.forename: Arash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Taheri
authors.forename: Parisa
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mansoori
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride