Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery - Chin and Cheek Implants

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery-Cheek and Chin Augmentation

Cheek and/or chin augmentation offer balance and proportion to the face. Many seek facial implants to add strength to their jaw lines or fullness to their cheeks. Chin augmentation can improve the appearance of the facial profile and add balance and harmony to facial features. Therefore, it is often performed in conjunction with cosmetic nose surgery (rhinoplasty). Cheek implants can add dimension to underdeveloped cheek bones creating improved facial balance. They can also restore a more youthful appearance, adding fullness where soft tissue and facial fat has been lost. The Seattle plastic surgeons at The Gallery of Cosmetic surgery offer an array of state-of-the-art cheek and chin augmentation options to men and women in the Seattle area. Through careful consultation, we will study your unique facial characteristics to create the beautiful, balanced results you seek.

The types of implants available include solid silicone, various types of plastic, ceramic, Gor-Tex, and bone, as well as grafts of tissue taken from the patient's own body including fat transfer. Numerous shape and size options are also available to accommodate individual facial characteristics and facial sculpting needs.

Both cheek and chin implant surgery are performed as outpatient procedures under local anesthesia and IV sedation. For chin augmentation, incisions are made on the inside of the mouth or hidden beneath the chin. After the correct size and shape of implant is selected, it is inserted into a pocket formed on the front of the jawbone. The implant is then secured into place and the incision is closed. The surgery typically lasts 30 minutes to an hour.

Cheek augmentation uses incisions made either in the upper lip or lower eyelid. Implants are inserted into pockets formed in front of the cheekbones and secured in place. Cheek implant surgery typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to perform. With both procedures, patients return home the same day. Minor post-operative swelling and bruising can be expected, as well as mild to moderate discomfort, which is controlled with pain medication. Patients typically return to work within 5-7 days.

Though facial implants are a popular option for augmenting cheeks, other options, such as fat transfer, can restore lost volume as well. During fat transfer, fat is removed from other portions of the body, such as the abdomen, hips, or buttocks, and injected into the cheeks for a plump, youthful look. Fat transfer offers the advantage of a natural look and feel and a decreased risk of the body rejecting the transferred tissue. Unlike implants, fat transfer is not a permanent treatment. Results typically last from several months to a year.

Seattle facial plastic surgery patients report positive results from cheek and chin augmentation. Men and women alike benefit from the greater definition and improved balance of facial features offered by these procedures. Cheek and chin augmentation can be complimented by other facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty, brow lift, or facelift. For more information about facial plastic surgery, or to schedule a free consultation contact us online or call (425) 775-3561 or (866) 346-0000.

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