Facial Implants

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     Facial Implants are utilized to improve the overall balance to the face and it's features. They are used to enhance the cheekbones, strengthen the jawline, or bring out the chin. Generally, the implants are made from hard silicone, and there is no scientific evidence that this is a harmful substance. Facial implants are often used in conjunction to other operations to enhance the outcome. For instance, cheekbone implants may be used during a facelift to help restore a more youthful appearance and chin implants may be used to improve a patient's profile. Our office offers computerized facial imaging to assess skeletal balance and relationships. These images can give a person an "approximate" idea of how they might look following augmentation of the facial skeleton.

The process: Dr. Freedman will select the proper size and shape implant to enhance facial appearance. Depending on the type of facial implantation surgery, incisions may be made either inside the mouth, in the fold under the chin, inside the upper lip or under the lower eyelid. In cases where other surgical procedures are concurrently being performed, Dr. Freedman may use incisions made for those procedures. The implant is then inserted and adjusted until the best contour is achieved

The Recovery: After surgery, a dressing will be applied to minimize swelling and discomfort. Oral medication to decrease pain will be prescribed. There may be dietary restrictions depending on the area of implantation. These restrictions generally last approximately 2 weeks and most patients return to normal activities within 3 weeks. Stitches used to close the incisions inside the mouth usually dissolve in 10 days and post-operative swelling will continue to diminish over the course of a month.