If you would like to change the contours of your face, you might want to consider implants. They can improve proportion and profiles and correct imbalance caused by injury or hereditary traits.
Chin Augmentation
A chin augmentation will strengthen your profile by making a weak chin more prominent. This can have a surprisingly positive impact on the appearance of your nose.
Cheek Augmentation
Cheek augmentation will give fullness to flat cheekbones. They can be placed to give you more projection laterally, frontally, or both.
Incisions
1. Inside the mouth
2. On the lower eyelid right below the eyelashes.
3. Inside the lower eyelids.
4. Near the ear.
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The scars are usually on the inside of your mouth where they are never visible, regardless of their appearance. The stitches used to close your incisions are usually absorbable and will not require removal.
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• Sedation or General Anesthesia.
• Surgery in a Clinic or Hospital.
• Length of surgery - 30 minutes for chin implant, 45 - 60 minutes for cheek implants. You go home the same day.
• Mild - moderate discomfort. Bruising is uncommon. Swelling lasts 1 - 2 weeks following chin implant and 2 - 3 weeks following cheek implants. You can reduce swelling through constant head elevation and frequent application of ice. If the incisions are inside your mouth, then absorbable stitches will be used and do not require removal. If skin incisions are used, stitches will be removed in 5 days.
• Make-up may be worn the day after surgery.
• Hygiene - Wash mouth with antiseptic mouth wash and take care of the food you eat. Capable of returning to work within 2 - 5 days.
• Exercise may be resumed in 2 weeks.
• Final result between 1 - 2 months.
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Various options for chin and cheek implants:
• Silastic a solid, flexible plastic.
• Hydroxyapatite a ceramic that resembles sea coral.
• Polyethylene a plastic that resembles sea coral.
• Gore - Tex the same material used in raincoats.
Each implant material offers certain advantages. Make sure you understand the disadvantages of each implant material. The older you are, the more difficult it will be for you to adapt to your new look following chin and cheek augmentation. Anticipate the possible need for future surgery when accepting placement of any implant.
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It is highly unusual for chin & cheek implant surgery to present any complications. However, every surgical procedure has some risks.
Possible asymmetries.
Possible reactions to anesthesia.
Infections, although very unusual.
Possible displacement of the implant.
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