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Here’s What You Need to Know About Facial Implants
The benefits of facial implants
If you have any concerns about the contours of your face, consider the effectiveness of facial implants. The procedure is ideal for someone who wants to fill sunken areas like the chin or cheeks. Patients also typically get implants as a result of dog bites, automobile accidents and severe illnesses. They must find cosmetic plastic surgeons with the expertise to improve the shape and feel of the face.
The types of facial implants
There are various facial implants available and the primary categories include the following:
Chin Implant
Cheek Implant
Jaw Angle Implant
Malar Implant
You can have implants done on your chin, cheeks, lower jaw or paranasal area. A certified cosmetic plastic surgeon make incisions on the inside or outside of the face and then closes them with sutures. Many patients get implants to create fullness and volume where there is sunken cheeks. As a result of the implant(s), the cheeks and the whole face appear fuller and healthier overall. Some patients opt to get implants in the chin to make it look larger.
When to get a facial implant procedure
Most people get facial implants when they are young and healthy. It is possible to be too old or unhealthy to get the procedure because the recovery is longer and more difficult. If you have been in an accident, consult with your doctor to determine when it would be most appropriate and beneficial to have a facial implant procedure.
Are you a candidate for a facial implant?
There are people who are qualified to get the procedure, and those who are not qualified. The right patients are healthy, do not smoke and have realistic goals about their surgery. You are a candidate if you have facial features you would like to enhance, whether it is a chin that’s too small or a misshapen jaw.
Facial implants are recommended for individuals looking to redesign the shape of his or her face. You can get implants done on parts other than the cheeks. Improve the contour, fatten the chin or shape the cheekbones to create the ideal look. Find a board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Manhattan who is best able to meet your surgical needs.
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