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Face Surgery > Cheek, Chin Implants |
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The use of facial implants can enhance
your appearance and your self-image.
Before you decide to have this type of
plastic surgery, think carefully about
your expectations and discuss them with
your surgeon. Facial contouring is a
form of plastic surgery that changes the
basic structure of your face. It
frequently involves the use of carefully
styled implants to create a more
attractive, harmonious balance among
your facial features. With facial
implants, your surgeon can help you
achieve a wider and stronger jaw line,
higher cheekbones or a fuller face, or
added length and projection to a small
chin.
The best candidate for facial
implants are people looking for
improvement, not perfection, in the way
they look. If you're physically healthy
and realistic in your expectations, you
may be a good candidate. Facial implants
may be used in conjunction with other
surgical procedures, such as a
forehead lift
or a facelift,
to help restore a more youthful look.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- If you have a small or receding
chin.
- A chin that looks too small in
comparison with other facial
features and possibly makes the nose
appear longer.
- Desires increased facial
profile.
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Intended Results
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- An improved profile.
- A more attractive jaw line that
creates a better balance between the
chin and other facial features.
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Procedure Description
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- The procedure is done on an
outpatient basis under general
anesthesia.
- An incision is made inside the
lower lip or under the chin, through
which an implant is placed and
positioned.
- In an alternative method called
sliding osteotomy, a portion of the
chin bone is permanently moved
forward.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- The patient goes home with a
small pressure dressing over the
chin.
- Initial discomfort is easily
controlled with oral medication.
- Swelling, tenderness, and
possible local numbness gradually
subside over a month or two.
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Other Options
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Insurance Guidelines
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- This procedure is considered
cosmetic and is not covered by
insurance. The patient is
responsible for the full payment.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the procedure for a
given individual can be determined
only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some
degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications
are unusual. Such possible
complications should be reviewed
with your plastic surgeon prior to
surgery.
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