In contrast, submalar implants are not placed on the cheekbones. They are intended to augment the midface, especially if the person has a gaunt or "sunken" appearance to this area. Combined implants or malar/submalar combination, are an extended implant intended to augment both the midface and the cheekbones.
Instead of cheekbones, submalar implants are placed on the midface. They are intended to enhance the midface, particularly if someone has a gaunt or "sunken" appearance in that area. Combined implants or malar/submalar combinations are extended implants designed to augment both the midface and cheekbones.