Chin & Cheek Implants
Beauty may only be skin deep. But, for centuries, well-defined facial
features have been considered traits of physical beauty. Prominent cheek
bones and a strong chin provide balance and definition. For those lacking
these natural marks of distinction, make-up was their only alternative.
Now, thanks to modern technology, there is a safe, permanent method to
correct a receding chin and provide those high cheekbones sought after by
men and women worldwide. Chin augmentation or mentoplasty and cheek implants
or malar augmentation are surgical procedures designed to provide a more
vibrant and attractive look of distinction. These procedures can also
benefit those with asymmetries or congenital defects. Chin implants are
often recommended to patients undergoing nose surgery to achieve better
facial balance. In patients 38-50 years old, cheek implants can improve the
midfacial contour and restore sagging midfacial soft tissues, thus
postponing the need for a facelift. For patients receiving a facelift, cheek
implants can ensure longer-lasting results.
Facial implants have proven to provide a safe, predictable, low-cost,
low-risk cosmetic surgical procedure. To date, millions of facial implants
made from non-toxic materials such as silicone and expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) have been implanted, with no reported cases
of allergic reaction. The implants, designed specifically for use in the
midfacial cheek area and the chin come in a wide variety of shapes and
sizes. These implants can be custom-trimmed by your surgeon for a more
natural fit.
Both chin and cheek implantation procedures can be performed on an
out-patient basis. They can be performed using general anesthesia with the
patient asleep, or using a local anesthesia to numb the treated area while
the patient remains awake.
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