CHIN ENHANCEMENT

Your face, more than any other part of your body, is what defines you. You use it to communicate, to be recognized and to influence other people. Your face is a composite of structural elements - chin, cheeks, brow, jaw, seen in the context of your whole face. When one of these elements such as your chin is too small or receding it throws the face out of balance. With facial implants Dr. Anderson can help you achieve, for example a wider and stronger jaw line, higher cheek bones, or added length and projection to a small chin.

Insertion of a chin implant usually takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes and is done in our accredited office surgical suite. The implant is placed via a small incision made under the chin. The implant is secured in place with stitches and a light compression chin dressing is applied for approximately 24 hours.

You may feel some discomfort for a few hours after the surgery and your chin may feel stiff and achy for several days. Your lower lip may seem stiff and difficult to control for the first week. Some swelling in the chin and upper neck is possible but this should go down within a week or two. Occasionally also suctioning of the fat under the chin is accomplished at the time of the implant placement.

Cheek implant surgery usually takes about one hour. Cheek implants are generally inserted through a small incision which is made inside of the upper lip. Occasionally a small eyelid incision is used to insert a cheek implant. The implant will rest directly on the bone and is usually secured in place with one or two small stitches.

The use of facial implants can enhance your appearance and your self confidence. The best candidates for facial implants are people looking for improvement in the way they look. If you are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations you may be a good candidate for facial implants.