Chin and Cheek Implants
These are designed to help correct volume and structural deficiencies of the face and are often complementary to other facial cosmetic procedures. Digital facial imaging is used to help visualize the changes. The chin implant corrects a receding chin, improving the profile. This often complements rhinoplasty or nasal recontouring. Dr. Burke has a unique way of insertion, avoiding external scars.
Cheek implants are usually placed through an intraoral incision and are designed to enhance cheek contour, minimize the appearance of facial asymmetry and correct facial volume deficiency which accompanies weight loss and aging, resulting in less soft tissue—skin support—and sagging of the facial skin. This often complements other facial cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid lift, and forehead lift.
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Who is a Candidate (Chin implant)
- If you have a receding chin.
- If you have a chin that looks too small in comparison with other facial features.
- Desire for increased chin prominence.
Who is a Candidate (Cheek implant)
- If you have a desire for more prominent cheek contour.
- If you have noticeable facial asymmetry.
- If you have loss tissue volume in the mid facial area with sagging and unsupported soft tissue and skin.
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Procedure Description
- Both procedures are usually done on an outpatient basis under conscious sedation.
- Incisions are made inside the mouth, avoiding external scars.
- Biologically inert, pre shaped implants are placed next to the bone.
Recuperation and Healing
- The patient goes home with a pressure dressing placed over the area of surgery.
- Discomfort is usually controlled with oral medication.
- Sutures in the mouth usually dissolve.
Other Options
- Additional procedures that may enhance the result are: facelift, eyelid lift, eyebrow lift, rhinoplasty, liposculpture of the neck, laser skin resurfacing.
Note
- The specific risks and suitability of this 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 rare.
