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A well proportioned bone structure is the foundation upon which the natural beauty of facial structure is based. Facial implants are used to improve and enhance the contours of bone structure. There are many implants available, manufactured from a variety of materials. They are effective in enhancing the balance of the chin or cheekbones with the rest of the face.
What are the benefits of facial implants?
Chin implants can significantly enhance the aesthetic effect of other procedures, such as a facelift or nasal surgery. Prominent cheek bones have been among the more popular facial traits lately and can be reproduced by placement of small implants. The implants are made of synthetic material compatible with the human tissue and are available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
How are implants performed?
If you decide to have a chin implant, it is done through a small incision underneath your chin. It is well hidden and usually heals with a barely noticeable scar. Sometimes submental liposuction is performed as well, in which excess fatty tissue is removed under the jaw line. Fine sutures are used to close the incision, and a tight dressing is typically placed. Cheek implants are placed through an incision inside your mouth, under the upper lip. The sutures used to close it are dissolvable.
What can I expect after the procedure?
Some swelling can be expected after the procedure. You will seen the day after surgery to ensure that you are progressing well. Pain is usually minimal and can be controlled with prescribed medications. A soft food diet may be required for a few days after surgery. The sutures will be removed in about a week and swelling gradually resolves over the next month.
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