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To enhance and define the facial contour. |
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CHIN AUGMENTATION: Incisions are made in a crease under the chin and a pocket is created to help the implant sit on the bone. The implant is inserted and the incision is secured with sutures. |
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CHEEK IMPLANTS: Hidden incisions are made under the upper lip above the teeth and the implants are inserted into a pocket created over each cheekbone. The implants are secured with a skin suture for several days. The incision is closed with dissolvable sutures. |
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Create more protrusion for a weak chin, improve the overall facial profile, draw attention to the eyes for a more elegant appearance, and increase the strength and definition of facial features. |
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A sensory nerve in the chin may be affected, resulting in temporary, or very rarely, permanent numbness of the lip. |
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Risk of infection. |
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Implant malplacement or displacement, which may require revision surgery. |
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The degree of augmentation required, depending on the patient's desire for drama or subtlety. |
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Facial asymmetries that may affect final results. |
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Dental malocclusion or other jaw conditions, which could be better treated through oral surgery or orthodontia rather than chin augmentation. |
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The shape and size of chin or cheek implants. |
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If rhinoplasty should be considered in conjunction with chin augmentation for better results. |
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CHIN AUGMENTATION:Takes approximately 1 hour, or 30 minutes when performed in conjunction with other procedures such as rhinoplasty. |
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CHEEK AUGMENTATION: Takes approximately 90 minutes, or 1 hour when performed in conjunction with other procedures. |
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After same-day discharge, swelling and discoloration are resolved by 1 week to 10 days. Normal activities can be resumed immediately and full contact sports can be re-introduced after 6 weeks. |
