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Facial Implants
(Cheek and chin)
Procedure
Facial implants are intended to change the basic shape and balance of the
face using carefully styled implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence
to cheekbones, or reshape the jaw line. Implants may be made of natural or
artificial materials. Chin surgery usually begins with an incision either
inside the lower lip or externally, on the skin under the chin. The skin will
then be lifted off your chin bone to create a pocket large enough for the
implant; usually it is about an inch and a half to two inches wide. Your
surgeon will then place the implant in the pocket and stitch it into place
and sew up the incision.
The incision for cheek implants will be made inside your upper lip, on rare
occasions a lower eyelid incision is used to insert the implant. Your surgeon
will then lift the tissue of your cheek away from your cheekbone, creating a
tunnel that will hold the implant in place. Your surgeon will place the
implant in the tunnel and stitch it into place, and sew up your incision.
Length of Procedure
This procedure usually last 1 to 2 hours depending on the extent of your
procedure.
Type of Anesthesia
Facial implant procedures are done under local anesthesia with sedation, on
an outpatient basis.
Side Effects
You will experience temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or
stiffness.
Risks
Fortunately, significant complications from this procedure are infrequent,
and thousands of people undergo this procedure with no complications.
However, anyone that is considering this procedure should be aware of the
benefits and risks. The potential complications of this surgery are best
discussed on a personal basis with your surgeon. Though some complications
that may be discussed are shifting or imprecise positioning of the implant,
or infection around it; which may require a second operation or removal.
Excess tightening and hardening of scar tissue around and artificial implant
(capsular contracture) which in turn may cause an unnatural shape.
Recovery
After facial implant surgery most patients are back to work about 1 week
after surgery, depending on their job. Your normal appearance should be
restored within 2 to 4 weeks. Any activity that could jar or bump your face
can resume after 6 weeks; in some cases you may be asked to wait longer.
Reading about your prospective procedure is your first step in gathering
information. Once you have decided that the procedure is right for you, a
personal consultation is available for your convenience with Dr. H.A. Najafi.
This will give you a more detailed explanation of your prospective procedure
and answer any questions or concerns you have regarding your surgery. Click
on contact us to contact a member or our staff, to schedule your consultation
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