Facial implants

A person with a small or recessed chin, that seems to disappear into the neck of an individual of normal weight rather than appearing as a distinct facial feature.
A person with 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.
A person with a malar region which is recessed or flat impacting the overall facial balance and contour.

Determining the ideal type and size of facial implants for you involves evaluating your goals, the features you wish to improve, and your surgeon’s expert judgment.

• You need to undergo lab tests or a medical evaluation.
• Take specific medications or adjust your current ones.
• Stop smoking.
• Avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements, as they can increase bleeding and bruising.

To ensure comfort during facial implant surgery, medications are used, including intravenous sedation and general anesthesia, with the best option recommended by your doctor. Cheek implants are typically positioned through incisions in the mouth, though alternate sites like the lower eyelid or hairline may be used if combined with other procedures. Chin implants may be placed through an incision inside the mouth along the crease where the lower lip meets the gums or beneath the chin. Jaw implants are generally inserted through mouth incisions along the jawline. Incisions are closed with absorbable sutures or stitches, which are removed within one to two weeks.

After your facial implant procedure, bandages or dressings may be applied to keep the surgical site clean and support the implant’s position during the initial healing phase.
When it comes to the pain, you’ll definitely feel sore after the procedure. Swelling, discomfort, and bruising are also typical. Your doctor will prescribe painkillers and other necessary medications you should take during the recovery. In general, the recovery process is gradual and depends on the procedure, your general health, age, and other similar factors. Most people fully recover from facial implant surgery within a week or two, but it can take longer.

Recovery is usually uneventful .Results of facial implants are generally associated with a high degree of patient satisfaction. Implants can provide discrete enhancements or significant improvements alike.

• Change in skin sensation
• Damage to deeper structures – such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles and lungs – can occur and may be temporary or permanent
• Firmness around the implant
• Persistent pain
• Possible revisional surgery
• Shifting of implants
• Skin contour irregularities
• Skin discoloration, swelling and sensitivity
• Unfavorable scarring