In addition, two popular options are high-density porous polyethylene, marketed as Medpor, and ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene), better known as Gore-Tex.
Both Medpor and ePTFE are inert substances, providing better integration with the underlying tissue and bone than solid silicone.
[3] A surgeon will usually make an incision in the upper mouth near the top of the gum line and slide the implants into place.
Cheek implant surgery is usually performed under sedation or general anesthesia and take about one to two hours.
[4] As with any surgery there is a risk of infection, postoperative bleeding, formation of a blood clot, and severe swelling.
The bone is then moved outward and a solid material, such as hydroxylapatite, is wedged in place to hold the new position of the zygoma.