Refine and balance your facial aesthetic.
Chin and Cheek Implant
Cheekbones can provide the face with a beautiful structure. The chin plays a critical role in facial appearance. Balance and refine your facial aesthetics with customzied facial implant with Dr. Susan Tan.
Overview
Chin implants are common among patients who desire a more forward chin projection or patients who want a more prominent downwards projection. Cheek implants are useful for patients who feel that their mid-face area is sunken in. Cheek implants will help achieve higher and more prominent cheekbones, our doctors, believes that moderation is key to a natural appearance. Chin and cheek implants are highly individualized based on each patient’s pre-operative anatomy and goals. The implants are available in various shapes and sizes and are composed of a firm type of silicone that mimics the consistency of bone.
Benefits of Chin and Cheek Augmentation
- Helps combat age-related volume loss in the midface
- Improves definition in the cheeks
- Harmonizes and balances the features
- Creates a more youthful, inviting appearance
- Enhances self-confidence and self-image
- Treatment can be highly customized to suit your needs
Candidate For Chin and Cheek Implant
Young patients who have inherited a deficient cheek structure
Older patients with signs of aging in their cheeks
Hollow and aged appearance in the lower face and under the eyes
Patients who have gone through facial trauma and need cheek or chin reconstruction
Patients with a recessive chin
Patients seeking facial symmetry and balance with features like the nose, eyes, and ears
Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment
Dr. Susan Tan is proud to offer personalized cosmetic procedures that deliver lasting, transformative results. As a specialist in facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Tan has helped many patients achieve their goals and bring out their best. Get started on planning your facial cosmetic journey in Honolulu today.
Candidate For Cheek and Chin Implant
Young patients who have inherited a deficient cheek structure
Older patients with signs of aging in their cheeks
Hollow and aged appearance in the lower face and under the eyes
Patients who have gone through facial trauma and need cheek or chin reconstruction
Patients with a recessive chin
Patients seeking facial symmetry and balance with features like the nose, eyes, and ears
Selecting A Facial Plastic Surgeon For Your Treatment
Dr. Susan Tan is proud to offer personalized cosmetic procedures that deliver lasting, transformative results. As a specialist in facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Tan has helped many patients achieve their goals and bring out their best. Get started on planning your facial cosmetic journey in Honolulu today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the procedure like?
Chin implant operations are completed in approximately 1-2 hours under general anesthesia. During the procedure, Dr. Tan will make a small incision underneath the chin or in the mouth, depending on the type of projection desired. Cheek implant operations are completed in approximately 2-3 hours, also under general anesthesia. In this operation, Dr. Tan use a lower eyelid incision or gingivobuccal incision to place the silicone implant in position.
Recovery and results
Apply cold/ ice pack for the first 48 hours after surgery. Do not lay flat. Try to stay sit up or head up 30 degree on your bed. If needed, expect to remove stitches 5-6 days after the surgery. Take regular shower and shampoo hair if instructed. Expect mild to moderate pain immediately after surgery. Take your prescribed pain killer/ Tylenol as directed. Finish your prescribed antibiotics are directed. Eat soft food for one week after surgery. Asymmetry, swelling, abnormal sensation or bruises may persist for 2-3 months after the surgery. If patients experience unexpected bleeding from surgical wound, gently compress the wound area with a clean towel and call our office immediately.
What kind of implant is used?
Weight gain or loss will change the look or results of any surgery. You should maintain a healthy weight so your surgery outcome will have little interference. Keep in mind that as you age, there will be some volume loss in your face, and losing weight may attribute to a “gaunt”-looking facial appearance.
