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    • Removal of Moles, Lesions, Tags, Cysts and Blemishes
    • Facial Implants
    • Otoplasty, Ear Pinning, or Bat-Ear Repair
    • Complications?
  • Reconstruction
    • Acquired Ptosis and Dermatochalasis
    • Congenital Ptosis
    • Ptosis in Myasthenia Gravis
    • Blepharophimosis Syndrome
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    • Ectropion
    • Thyroid Eye Disease
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Skin Tumors
    • Orbital Tumors
    • Blepharospasm
    • Pterygium
    • Anophthalmos and Microphthalmos
    • Enucleation and Evisceration
    • Exenteration
    • Symblepharon
    • Congenital Anomalies - Lid Disorders
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    • Infections
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    • Dysport
    • Accent Radiofrequency
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facial  implants

What are Facial Implants?

The appearance of a face is dependent upon the condition of the skin, the thickness and distribution of the deeper tissues (fat and muscles), and the basement upon which all this is built: the skeleton. Sometimes, there may be enough weakness of the bony skeleton to make it difficult or impossible to reposition tissues or augment the soft tissues (with fat or fillers) enough to make a significant improvement. In such circumstances, we augment the bony skeleton. ​

What kind of Facial Implants are used?

Although there are onlay implants to augment many different parts of the facial skeleton, the commonest implants used for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes are:
  1. Chin implants
  2. Extended chin implants
  3. Pre-jowl implants
  4. Cheek (malar) implants
  5. Orbital rim implants (which are a variation of cheek implants)

Rarer implants are mandibular angle implants, vertical mandibular implants, forehead implants, nasal bridge implants (used more commonly in Asian faces).
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"Well, the last time I had a picture taken I could hardly see my eyes because of the weight of heavy eyelid. Then I paid attention to how I was actually using my eyes and I really noticed when I was looking at anything especially the computer I was straining my forehead to see better. Since I have had it done I no longer have to lift the forehead and tilt my head to see. It is amazing! I love..."  D. Rock  63 Yrs Old with Fat Droopy Eyes - Salt Lake City, UT

Am I a Candidate for Facial Implants?

With all facial structures, the aim should be to leave the area looking better without obviously augmented. To that end, under-correction is the key, lest we cross the line and look dysmorphic. In the early days of facial implants, aggressively sized implants were used. Nowadays, the intelligent surgeon will use an implant only when softer augmentation (with fat and/or fillers) is not sufficient, and, even then, will augment a facial implant with the softer fillers to “hide” the implant. An analysis of the face, the relative structures and proportions is vital to deciding the need for,
​or otherwise, of facial implants.

How will I be Assessed?

Cheeks: if cheek lifts and fat and/or fillers will not give enough of a proportional improvement to weak cheeks, onlay implants may be considered. Examination of the face in repose and in profile helps one assess the relative positions and proportions of the structures (nose, brows, forehead, cheeks, chin, jaw, etc), thereby allowing one to
decide if an implant should be considered.

With chins, performing a perfectly beautiful facelift will fail if the proportion and prominence of a chin is not considered. Although facial beauty has often been broken down into sections of fifths and thirds, practical life
​(and beauty), is more prosaic.

What other Procedures May be Performed with Facial Implants?

Facial implants are only rarely inserted in isolation. As proportions and curves and prominences are addressed, implants are often inserted in conjunction with other procedures like cheek lifts, face and neck lifts, liposuction, and orbital decompression in patients with thyroid orbitopathy.

What kind of results can I expect after Facial Implants?

The aim is to achieve balance: your implants should be invisible to casual observation. Furthermore, attention should be paid to our aging process so that one does not use the type or size of implants which may be a harbinger of things to come as one ages! We also follow the motto: “if in doubt, do not use a facial implant.”We will guide you as to whether a facial implant may be a wise choice. ​

Does insurance cover Facial Implants?

Cosmetic surgical procedures are never covered by insurance.

I don’t want facial implants to look obvious?

Neither do we! We take great pride in performing understated surgery: a beautiful result without the stigmata! ​

Will I have to remove the implants in the future?

Porous onlay facial implants made out of material called “medpore”(which is a brilliant material for deeper implants) used to be difficult to remove. Modern plastic surgeons us implants made of smooth silicone: these can be fixed to the bone and also easily be removed, should the need arise. Infections are rare with appropriate peroperative and postoperative care. Sometimes patients will request the removal of implants for various reasons: as long as they are of the smooth variety, this can be performed easily with minimal incisions. ​

Isn’t silicone bad based upon the breast implant problems?

Solid silicone, of which facial implants are made is very safe and not at all like liquid silicone. There are no instances of “rejection”, undue inflammation, or systemic problems from these solid implants.

What are the most common risks of Facial Implants?

Infection is the risk we are most concerned about. Postoperative instructions will be given to you which will lessen the risk of any such occurrence.  Swelling around implants may make it seem the implants are more prominent than one wished for: as soon as the swelling settles, this prominence disappears. Numbness over the site of insertion
​is common: this resolves over time.


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​Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS
​1025E 3300S
Salt Lake City, Utah  84106, USA
​(801) 413-3599 (phone/text)
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585 E Riverside Dr Suite 201
​Saint George, UT 84790
(435) 215-0014
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Conditions

Aging Of The Face
Aging of Lower Eyelids
Aging of the Forehead and Brows
Aging of Eyelashes
Aging of the Cheeks
Aging of the Neck
Aging of the Lips
Aging of the Mouth
Aging of the Chin
Aging of Eyelashes
Aging of the Hands
Aging Of Skin Colour
Aging Of Hair
​Aging of the Jowls
Aging of Men
Aging of the Skin
Aging of Veins and Vessels
Scars

Cosmetic

Facelift
Browlifts
Lower Blepharoplasty/Hammock Lift
Upper Blepharoplasty
Midface Lift/Hammock Lift
Necklift
Lips
Mouth
Neck Liposuction
Fat Transfer
Skin Resurfacing
Cheeks
J-PLASMA SKIN RESURFACING
J-PLAZTY FACE
Removal of Moles, Lesions, Tags, Cysts and Blemishes
Facial Implants
Otoplasty, Ear Pinning, or Bat-Ear Repair
​Complications?

Reconstruction

​Entropion
Acquired Ptosis
Ectropion
Congenital Ptosis
Blepharospasm
Anophthalmos and Microphthalmos
Thyroid Eye Disease
Enucleation and Evisceration
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Symblepharon
Congenital Anomalies - Lid Disorders
Acne Rosacea
Trauma
Infections
Skin Tumors
Orbital Tumors

Non- Invasive

 Photorejuvenation
Aerolase Laser
Botox
Laser Hair Removal
Kybella
Juvederm
Chemical Peels
Fractional Carbon Dioxide CO2 Laser
XEOMIN ®
Voluma
Latisse Eyelash Treatment
Leg Veins and Spider Vein Treatment
Sculptra
Neck and Chest Cosmetic Concerns
Restylane
Dysport
Accent Radiofrequency
Microdermabrasion and Light Chemical Peels
Melasma
Fractional Resurfacing Lasers: Erbium lasers
Color and Texture Issues – Brown Spots on Face, Redness
Laser Tattoo Removal
Radiesse
Acne
​Permanent Cosmetic Makeup

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  • Home
  • Locations
    • Plastic Surgery Salt Lake City
    • Plastic Surgery St. George
  • Conditions
    • Aging Of The Face
    • Aging of Lower Eyelids
    • Aging of the Forehead and Brows
    • Aging of Upper Eyelids
    • Aging of the Cheeks
    • Aging of the Neck
    • Aging of the Lips
    • Aging of the Mouth
    • Aging of the Chin
    • Aging of Eyelashes
    • Aging of the Hands
    • Aging Of Skin Colour
    • Aging Of Hair
    • Aging of the Jowls
    • Aging of Men
    • Aging of the Skin
    • Aging of Veins and Vessels
    • Scars
  • Cosmetic
    • Facelift
    • Browlifts
    • Lower Blepharoplasty
    • Upper Blepharoplasty
    • Midface Lift/Hammock Lift
    • Necklift
    • Cosmetic Surgery for Men
    • Lip Lines
    • Lips
    • Mouth
    • Neck Liposuction
    • Fat Transfer
    • Skin Resurfacing
    • Cheeks
    • J-PLASMA SKIN RESURFACING
    • J-PLAZTY FACE
    • Removal of Moles, Lesions, Tags, Cysts and Blemishes
    • Facial Implants
    • Otoplasty, Ear Pinning, or Bat-Ear Repair
    • Complications?
  • Reconstruction
    • Acquired Ptosis and Dermatochalasis
    • Congenital Ptosis
    • Ptosis in Myasthenia Gravis
    • Blepharophimosis Syndrome
    • Entropion
    • Ectropion
    • Thyroid Eye Disease
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Skin Tumors
    • Orbital Tumors
    • Blepharospasm
    • Pterygium
    • Anophthalmos and Microphthalmos
    • Enucleation and Evisceration
    • Exenteration
    • Symblepharon
    • Congenital Anomalies - Lid Disorders
    • Acne Rosacea
    • Trauma
    • Infections
  • Non Invasive
    • Photorejuvenation
    • Aerolase Laser
    • Botox
    • Radiesse
    • Restylane
    • Juvederm
    • Fractional Carbon Dioxide CO2 Laser
    • Fractional Resurfacing Lasers: Erbium lasers
    • Laser Hair Removal
    • Kybella
    • Chemical Peels
    • XEOMIN ®
    • Voluma
    • LATISSE EYELASH TREATMENT
    • Leg Veins and Spider Vein Treatment
    • Sculptra
    • Neck and Chest Cosmetic Concerns
    • Dysport
    • Accent Radiofrequency
    • Microdermabrasion and Light Chemical Peels
    • Melasma
    • Laser Tattoo Removal
    • Color and Texture Issues – Brown Spots on Face, Redness
    • Scars and Acne
    • Permanent Cosmetic Makeup
  • Resources
    • Patient Forms & Downloads
    • Out Of State and Overseas Patients
    • Reviews
    • VIDEOS Patel Plastic Surgery
    • Beautiful Things... Pulchra Semper
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