Temporary malar augmentation helps with preoperative planning for a permanent procedure.
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.
Taheri
Arash
A
Ganjavian Hospital, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Dezfoul, Iran. shtaheri@sina.tums.ac.ir
Mansoori
Parisa
P
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*
D012965:Sodium Chloride