Presentation
Incidental finding on CT brain for suspected head injury
Patient Data
Age: 85
Gender: Female
From the case:
Silicone cheek implants
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Implants in the subcutaneous soft tissues overlying the zygomatic arches
Case Discussion
Silicone implants can be used at many locations including breasts, buttocks, calves, vocal chords and cheeks. Unilateral cheek implants are mostly used as a cosmetic remedy following uncorrected depressed fractures of the zygomatic arches to even up the facial appearance.