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?
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Although there are onlay implants to augment many different parts of the facial skeleton, the commonest implants used for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes are:
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.
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.
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.
is common: this resolves over time.
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