How Can I Benefit from Facial Implants?
Facial implants are generally used in order to improve or enhance the existing contours of ones face. The ultimate purpose of these implants is to create a greater harmony among the elements of your face, which can greatly improve the way you feel about the way you look.
As implant technology has improved, many different implants have become available from a variety of manufactures. This means that you can easily utilize facial implants to strengthen your jaw line, enhance your chin, or bring your cheekbones more in line with the rest of your face.
Because there are so many options with this type of surgery, the best way to determine the perfect look for you is to discuss your options with one of our surgeons. They can help to determine the best path to help you meet your goals.
Am I a Good Candidate for Facial Surgery?
Facial implant surgery can help the elements of your face work together in order to provide a more visually pleasing whole. Generally speaking, facial surgery is generally preformed in one of three ways, often based on the age of the patient:
To reshape and bring better balance to ones face
This type of surgery is usually done on younger patients who are unhappy with the shape or proportion of their face. For instance, reshaping a patient's nose or chin in order to make them fit in better with the other elements of their face.
To augment other facial surgery procedures
Often when a more mature patient has other cosmetic procedures done - such as a facelift - they will also enhance their cheekbones in order to gain an even more youth-like appearance.
To help counteract signs of aging
Patients may also utilize facial implants in order to counteract the effects of aging and gravity, by helping to fill out a face that appears tired or droopy.
Before the Procedure
The most important part of planning for facial implants is making sure that you discuss your expectations with our surgeons. They will help you to understand exactly what can be accomplished and help you understand exactly what is involved with your surgery. In addition, they will instruct you on medical and food prescription before the surgery and let you know of any potential issues.
During the Procedure
The length of time implant surgery takes can depend on many factors but can take as little as a half hour depending on the procedure. Although sometimes only a local anesthesia along with a sedative is used, more often a general anesthesia is recommended. Your doctor will have determined the correct size and location for your implant, and it will be carefully placed through a slit in the mouth or under the chin and attached directly to the bone.
After the Procedure
Directly after the procedure, some swelling and mild pain is to be expected, along with some issues with smiling and talking. It is also not unusual to have some minor bruising around the area of the implant. The recovery time for facial surgery is generally very short, but you should consult with your doctor before participating in any activity that might result in your face being jarred or bumped.
Ultimately, it may take months for the results of your facial surgery to fully develop. Give yourself time to adjust to your new look, and don't be surprised if people are not aware that you've had implant surgery, even though you will start receiving a lot of compliments.
A short incision under the chin or inside the mouth allows the surgeon to place a chin implant directly on the bone.
Facial implants help change the basic structure of the face to give a fuller, more balanced look.
