While any area of your face can be augmented with implants, the cheeks, chin and jaw are the most common sites for facial implants.

Chin implants:

Chin implants can increase the size and projection of a chin that is not in proportion with the forehead and mid-face. A small or recessed chin can also be described as one that seems to disappear into the neck of an individual of normal weight, rather than appearing as a distinct facial feature.

Jaw implants:

Jaw implants increase the width of the lower third of your face. Much like the chin, a weak jaw can be thought of as one that is not well defined and distinct from the neck or one that slopes rather than angles from the ear to the chin. In some cases, both the chin and jaw can contribute to facial imbalance.

Cheek implants:

Cheek implants increase the projection of the cheekbones. They add volume to areas that may be recessed or flat.

Type of procedure:

• inside the mouth
• external the mouth

Information about the Procedure

Cheek implants:

The specific area to be augmented in the cheek determines where an implant will be positioned on the cheekbone. Cheek implants are most often placed through incisions in the mouth. When performed with other procedures, alternate incisions may be recommended including placement through an incision inside the lower eyelid or one within the hairline.

Chin implants:

For a chin implant, the incision may be inside your mouth, along the crease that joins your lower lip and gums. An incision just beneath the chin is an alternative.

Jaw implants:

Jaw implants are generally placed through the mouth with incisions inside the mouth, back along the jaw line at the crease where the inside of your cheek and gums meet. Your incisions will be closed with absorbable sutures or stitches that will be removed within one to two weeks following your surgery.

Complication :

• Bleeding
• Change in skin sensation
• Infection
• Poor healing of incisions
• Possible revisional surgery
• Skin contour irregularities
• Skin discoloration, swelling and sensitivity
• Unfavorable scarring

Results:

While the initial outcome of plastic surgery with facial implants is present almost immediately, it will be obscured by visible swelling. It may take several months for swelling to fully dissipate.

The final results of your facial implants will be long-lasting; however, the initial healing phase may include localized swelling, discoloration, numbness or discomfort. In addition, facial movements may be temporarily restricted or impaired. These are common conditions.

Although good results are expected from your procedure, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and another surgery may be necessary.