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Facial implants are designed for augmentative, reconstructive
or rejuvenative purposes. Available in a wide range of sizes
and styles for the chin, jaw, nose and cheek, implants add
or restore contour and/or proportion to the face.
Technique:
The procedure follows a similar pattern for all facial areas.
The surgeon makes a small incision near where the implant
will be placed, either in a crease or inside the mouth at
the gum/lip junction. Then a pocket is made in the facial
tissue, the implant inserted, and the incision is stitched.
The process generally takes 1-2 hours, usually with general
anesthesia. The incision is bandaged or taped, and stitches
are removed in 5-10 days (sutures placed inside the mouth
will dissolve in a similar period of time). Sometimes facial
implants are inserted at the same time as a facelift, nose
or eyelid procedure is performed.
Benefits:
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Return to work and other normal activity
within a week. |
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Generally performed in the surgeon’s
office or an outpatient surgical center. |
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Adds aesthetically pleasing contour to
the face. |
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Results are essentially permanent. |
Other Considerations:
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As with any surgical procedure, infection
may occur. If the infection persists, the implant may
have to be removed and replaced at a later time. |
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Shifting of the implant is another possibility.
Should the implant become slightly misaligned, a second
procedure might be necessary to reposition it. |
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Postoperative bruising and swelling. Mild/moderate
discomfort for 1 to 2 days. |
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Strenuous activity and rough contact to
the implant area must be avoided for 4 to 6 weeks. |
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Patients with gum or dental problems will
want to confer with their dentist. |
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Content provided by The
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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