Whether to accentuate certain facial features or add volume to deficient areas, facial implant surgery offers an alternative to facial fat grafting or fillers for structural augmentation of your face. While chin implants are the well-known implants, there are other implant options, such as temple, nose, cheek, and jawline angle implants. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your face in detail and discuss whether Facial Implant Surgery is a good option for you.
For patients with a smaller chin, chin implants add balance to the face by matching the chin to the nose. For patients with hollowed temples, temple implants can restore youthful volume. Nose implants can be used to add height to your nose. Cheek implants can restore cheek volume loss. Lastly, jawline angle implants can increase the definition, height, and/or width of your jaw angle. Small incisions in hidden areas, sometimes inside the mouth, are used to place the facial implants. Implants can also be carved or custom-designed with 3D imaging for best match.
KEY POINTS
SURGERY UNDER GENERAL OR LOCAL ANESTHETIC
GO HOME THE SAME DAY (DAY SURGERY)
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN A WEEK
RESULTS ARE PERMANENT AND LONG-STANDING
IMPROVE FACIAL HARMONY
AUGMENT AREAS OF VOLUME LOSS OR ACCENTUATE FACIAL FEATURES
HIDE SCARS IN INCONSPICUOUS AREAS OR INSIDE YOUR MOUTH
BOOST YOUR BODY IMAGE AND SELF-ESTEEM
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE SURGERY
You will be evaluated by Dr. Li at the time of your initial consultation to determine if Facial Implant Surgery is the best option for you
You will be required to quit smoking and oral contraceptives 4 weeks before surgery
You will need to complete testing before surgery, which may include a physical with your PCP/primary physician, blood work, and an ECG
Prescriptions for your surgery will be sent to your local pharmacy, please obtain these medications ahead of time and bring them to your surgery
A deposit is required to secure your surgery date
Full payment is required 2 weeks before surgery; payment options include cash, cashier's check, or credit through Alphaeon or CareCredit
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
General anesthesia can sometimes cause generalized body soreness and fatigue for a couple of days
Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and gradually improve
You will need to use ice packs after surgery to decrease swelling
You will not be allowed to engage in any significant exercise (e.g. running, lifting weights) for 4 weeks
You may experience temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or a burning sensation involving your face; bruising and swelling takes several weeks to improve; numbness takes a couple months to normalize
Scars may be red and firm for approximately 6 months before they soften and fade