Cheek, Jaw, & Chin Implants

Chin & Cheek Implant

Cheeks with a good amount of volume will have a plumpish appearance with smooth skin and adds to the youthful appearance.This gives your face attractive contours and brings balance to the facial proportions.”

When to Consider Facial Implants?

Most common Causes

  • If you have a weak and a receding chin and wish to make it more projecting and improve your jawline
  • If you wish to enhance the definition and fullness of your cheeks
  • If you wish to restore contour and proportion to your facial structures made deficient by aging
  • If you wish to correct facial asymmetry or deformities resulting from injury or congenital conditions

How is a facial implant procedure performed?

Most common Causes

    The procedure for placing facial implants follows a similar pattern for all facial areas.
  • Surgical markings are drawn on the face to assist the surgeon in implant placement, and to indicate location of underlying structures to avoid
  • The patient is positioned on the operating table and general anesthesia is administered.
  • The surgeon makes a small incision near where the implant will be placed,on the inside of the mouth
  • A pocket is made in the facial tissue in which to insert the implant.
  • The implant is gently inserted using all sterile techniques.
  • The incision is then closed with sutures.

Your initial consultation appointment

During your first visit , you will have the opportunity to discuss your cosmetic goals. Your team of surgeons will evaluate you as a facial implant candidate and clarify what a facial implant can do for you. Your goals, medical condition, alternative treatments and additional procedures all need to be considered by you and your surgeon. Patients with gum or dental problems will want to visit their oral surgeon. It is imperative that a patient precisely describes for the surgeon the changes he or she hopes to achieve, so the proper implant and implant size is chosen. A frank discussion between surgeon and patient must occur to determine whether it is possible to achieve the patient’s goals. You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your complete medical history. This will include information about previous surgeries, past and present medical conditions and allergies and current medications

What are my options?

Facial implants for chin, cheek, and jaw are available in solid silicone.Standard 4mm shells are available to produce natural augmentations in most patients. For a more subtle effect, some patients choose a 3mm shell. For patients who desire a more dramatic effect, a 5-6mm shell is used. Custom-designed implants can also be created, but are more time-consuming and expensive. Fat injections to the chin and cheeks can also be a suitable option for enhancing those areas.your team of surgeons will let you know the most suitable procedure based on ones requirements.

Questions to ask your plastic surgeon

It is important for you to take an active role in your surgery, so please use this list of questions as a starting point for your initial consultation.
  • Am I a good candidate for facial implants?
  • Are the results I am seeking reasonable and realistic?
  • Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for the procedure I am undergoing?
  • Will my scars be visible?
  • Where will my scars be located?
  • What kind of anesthesia do you recommend for me?
  • What will be the costs associated with my surgery?
  • What will you expect of me to get the best results?
  • What kind of recovery period can I expect, and when can I resume normal activities?
  • What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
  • How are complications handled?
  • What are my options if facial implants are not for me?

    • Preparing for Your Procedure

    Your team of surgeons will provide thorough pre-operative instructions, answer any questions you may have, take a detailed medical history, and perform a physical exam to determine your fitness for surgery.

    Your surgeons will ask you to:
  • Stop smoking at least six weeks before undergoing surgery to promote better healing.
  • Avoid taking aspirin, certain anti-inflammatory drugs, and some herbal medications can cause increased bleeding.
  • Regardless of the type of surgery to be performed, hydration is very important before and after surgery for safe recovery.

    Facial implants are usually performed on an outpatient basis. Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you at least the first night following surgery.
    What can I expect on the day of facial implants surgery?
    Your facial implant surgery will be performed in an accredited hospital.Most facial implant procedures take at least one hour to complete the procedure.

  • Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure.
  • General anesthesia is commonly during your facial implant procedure, although local anesthesia or intravenous sedation may be desirable in some instances.
  • For your safety during the surgery, various monitors will be used to check your heart, blood pressure, pulse, and the amount of oxygen circulating in your blood.
  • Your team of surgeons will follow the surgical plan discussed with you before surgery.
  • After your procedure is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will continue to be closely monitored.
  • After implant surgery, you will be placed in a surgical dressing that includes a support or compression garment over your face.

    You will probably be permitted to go home after a short observation period unless you and your plastic surgeons have made other plans for your immediate post-op recovery.

    • You ask, we answer.

    • Facial implants are essentially permanent. All implants can fracture as a result of normal activity or facial trauma. On occasion they can become infected. These problems after facial implant surgery are very uncommon. Most patients can expect a lifetime of improvement after facial implant surgery.
    Fortunately, significant complications from facial implants are infrequent. Your specific risks for facial implants will be discussed during your consultation.
    All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Some of the potential complications of all surgeries are:
    • Hematoma or seroma (an accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin that may require removal)
    • Infection and bleeding
    • Changes in sensation
    • Damage to underlying structures
    • Unsatisfactory results that may necessitate additional procedures
    Other risks specific to facial implants are outlined below:
    • Contour abnormalities can occur if implants shift or become malpositioned
    • Extrusion of implants is rare but can be caused by excessive trauma or infection
    You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of your board-certified team of plastic surgeons both before and after your facial implant surgery.