Beauty may only be skin deep, but for centuries, well-defined facial features have been considered traits of physical beauty. Prominent cheekbones and a strong chin provide balance and definition.
Implants are a safe, permanent method for correcting a receding chin or weak cheekbone contour. Furthermore, cheek implants can improve the midfacial contour and restore volume to sagging midfacial soft tissues, often postponing the need for a facelift. For patients having a facelift, cheek implants can ensure improved, longer-lasting results.
Chin implants are often recommended to patients undergoing nose surgery to achieve better facial balance.
Your Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Hopping listens to your expectations and discusses the benefits and risks of the procedure. He explains that facial implants are a safe, predictable, low-cost, low-risk cosmetic surgical procedure.
To date, millions of facial implants made from safe, synthetic materials, such as silastic rubber, have been implanted with no reported cases of allergic reaction. The implants, designed specifically for use in the midfacial cheek area and the chin, come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. These implants can be designed by Dr. Hopping for a more natural result.
Are chin and cheek impants safe?
Facial implants have proven to provide a safe, predictable, low-cost, low-risk cosmetic surgical procedure. To date, millions of facial implants made from non-toxic materials such as silicone, porous polyethylene and expanded polytetra-fluoroethylene (ePTFE) have been implanted, with no reported cases of allergic reaction. The implants, designed specifically for use in the midfacial cheek area and the chin come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. These implants can be custom-trimmed by Dr. Hopping for a more natural fit.
The Procedure
Both chin and cheek implantation procedures are performed at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery under local or sedation anesthesia, on an outpatient basis. Chin augmentation (mentoplasty) and cheek implants (malar augmentation) procedures are designed to permanently enhance one’s facial attractiveness. These procedures can also benefit patients with facial asymmetries or congenital defects. Chin implants are often recommended to patients undergoing nose surgery to achieve improved facial profile balance.
Recovery
After Dr. Hopping performs the procedure, a dressing will be applied to the area for about 3 days. Post-operative discomfort can be controlled with medication. Keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses during the first 24 hours will keep swelling to a minimum. A soft food diet may be required for a few days as chewing may be limited. All swelling should be gone within six weeks. External scars are minimal and will fade significantly over time. Strenuous activities should be avoided for several weeks.
Expected Results
Cheek and chin implant surgery can be performed under local/sedation anesthesia as an outpatient procedure at our AAAHC-certified center. The best news is that results from chin and cheek implants are permanent.
Find out if you could benefit from this procedure. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Hopping today.
