Many people have weak chins or they have sallow, thin-looking cheeks that take away from their overall facial structure. Some people feel their face is not proportionate or seems off balance. If you have issues with the look of your face, you may be a good candidate for facial implants. Learn more about facial implant procedures and how they may be an option for you to have the enhanced facial features you want.
Before You Visit a Plastic Surgeon
Not every one is a candidate for facial implant procedures. This is especially true if you smoke tobacco products, so quitting before you visit a plastic surgeon about facial implants is best. If you have any type of allergies to medications used for anesthesia, you may not be able to have facial implant surgery. It's best to talk to a surgeon about whether you're a good candidate before getting your hopes up. Some implants are made out of silicone while others are made of real human tissue. The type of implant material best for you will be determined by your surgeon.
Your surgeon will discuss with you the types of implant procedures available. Some of the most common procedures include
Cheek augmentation: During this procedure, a cut is made inside your upper lip or it may be made in the skin underneath your eye. The implant is slid into this incision, forming a pocket inside your cheek between the out skin on your face and the tissue inside your mouth. In some cases, surgical screws are used to hold an implant in place. In other cases, the pocket created is the only support necessary for holding the implant in place.
Chin augmentation: An incision will be made under your chine or inside your lower lip. The implant is placed and the incision is closed up. However, if you going to have your chin augmented using your body's own tissue, your surgeon may cut some of the bone in the chin and bring it forward, surgical screws used to hold it place.
The Difference between Silicone And Human Tissue Implants
When human tissue implants are used in facial augmentation procedures, they will age over time like your natural skin will. Silicone implants do not change over the long term. Making the right choices between silicone and human tissue implants is important and should be discussed with your doctor.
If you are seriously considering facial implants, remember to have a realistic outlook of your final results. In many cases, people with higher expectations of their final results are disappointed when their surgery does not produce the exact look they had in mind. Your surgeon can help you realize what the best and most realistic expectation will be about your facial implant procedure. For more information about cosmetic services in your area, talk to your surgeon.
Share18 March 2016
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