Chin and Cheek Implants
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Chin and cheek implants are a great way for you to enhance your facial features. Those who have undergone these types of procedures gained a more youthful appearance, particularly on the cheek, chin, and jaw line areas. If you are looking to get a surgery done in order to boost your self-esteem and simply make your face look better, then this option could be for you.
Good Candidates
Those who are generally in good health and are non-smokers are considered good candidates for these particular types of facial implants. It is also important for a patient to have a realistic outlook as to what a surgery can do.
You can get implants in more than just one area of the face and this usually occurs when a person wants to enhance different facial features. The two most popular procedures are chin and cheek implants since these give a better facial contour by adding volume. There are those who also choose to combine these procedures with a jaw implant, especially if this particular area is also not well-defined.
Initial Consultation
It’s important to remember that your doctor should also help you determine your goals in terms of which facial features you should correct or enhance. During the initial consultation, your doctor can help you decide based on whether or not your goals are realistic. Moreover, he or she will also ask about your medical history, which is necessary to determine if you are a possible candidate or not.
Be sure to let your doctor know about any past or current medical condition, allergies, previous surgeries, as well as medications which you may be taking. Remember that your lifestyle and habits can negatively affect a surgical procedure, as well as the recovery period. Let your doctor know if you drink alcohol or if you smoke. Lastly, expect your facial features to be examined with photographs taken. Afterwards, you will both discuss the various options for surgery available and the recommended course of treatment.
Weeks before your surgery, you may be asked to stop smoking as this can cause complications. If you have prescribed medicines, see to it that they are filled beforehand so that they will readily be available immediately after your surgery. Pain medications and antibiotics are often the most common types of medications prescribed by doctors.
Risks and Side Effects
The decision to get chin and cheek implants is in your hands. With that said, you should also consider the risks involved before making a final decision. As with other types of surgeries, infection and negative reactions to anesthesia are the common complications that may arise. Although they are rare, you should also know that asymmetry, bleeding, excessive bruising and swelling, nerve damage, persistent pain, and scarring are also some of the risks involved.
The Results
Most who have undergone this type of cosmetic surgery noticed visible results immediately after the procedure. While this is often the case, it may take a few months for you to fully see the results of your chin and cheek implants.
In order for you to get the best and safest results possible, see to it that you find a skilled board-certified cosmetic surgeon. You may also visit our Facial Cosmetic Surgery page to know more about other types of procedures.


