Facial Implants (Chin, Cheek & Jaw)
Are you bothered by a small chin, weak jaw or lack of facial contour? Facial implant surgery may be for you. While any area of your face can be augmented with implants, the cheekbones, chin and jaw are the most common sites. Facial surgery can change the basic shape and balance of your face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence to your cheekbones or reshape your jawline.
Facial implants are specially formed materials designed to enhance or augment the physical structure of your face. Often used in conjunction with another cosmetic procedure (including a facelift, forehead lift or eyelid surgery), cheek implants are usually inserted through an incision in the mouth and placed directly on (or even below) the cheekbone. A chin implant is inserted through a short incision under the chin or inside the mouth and placed directly on the bone.
If you’re ready for facial surgery, it’s time to discuss your goals with Robert Schmid, M.D. He will explain your options and diffuse any concerns you may have about cosmetic surgery as he explains the procedure to you and answers your questions. He’ll take into account your lifestyle, goals and personal preferences in tandem with his sound, experienced surgical judgment when making recommendations to you. He will answer your questions and explain the entire process, working hard to diffuse any worries or concerns you may have.
For your reference, we’ve provided basic information on the procedure (in the box entitled “Chin, Cheek & Jaw Implants at a Glance”) as well as before and after photos so you can see examples of Dr. Schmid’s work.
Scheduling your first consultation with Dr. Schmid is easy! Simply call us at 806-797-6398 or contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Other Facial Surgery Procedures
Facial Implants (Chin, Cheek & Jaw)
| Procedure: | Change the basic shape and balance of the face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence to cheekbones, or reshape the jawline. |
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| Length: | 30 minutes to 2 hours. |
| Anesthesia: | Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. Occasionally overnight hospital stay. |
| Side Effects: | Temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness. In jaw surgery, inability to open mouth fully for several weeks. |
| Risks: | Shifting or imprecise positioning of implant, or infection around it, requiring a second operation or removal. Excess tightening and hardening of scar tissue around an artificial implant (“capsular contracture”), causing unnatural shape. |
| Recovery: | Back to work: about 1 week. Normal appearance: 2 to 4 weeks. Activity that could jar or bump face: 6 weeks or more. |
| Duration of Results: | Permanent. |
Dr. Schmid and his amazing staff have truly made a difference in my life. They have become more than a part of my medical team, they have become my friends.