Categorized as cosmetic surgery, the procedure is not very invasive. "They are considered a minimally invasive surgical procedure because they only require a relatively tiny incision inside each cheek and has a full recovery time of only about one week to 10 days," Dr. Smith said.
During the procedure, a "2cm incision is made inside the cheek by going through the mouth," Dr. Douglas said. "There are no incisions on the outside of the face, so there are no visible scars."