Balance Is The Key Word To Understanding What Makes Facial Appearance Most Appealing

Balance Is The Key Word To Understanding What Makes Facial Appearance Most Appealing

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Balance is the key word to understanding what makes facial appearance most appealing. Balance between all of the facial parts such that all of the features seem properly matched and well proportioned. When one part is too large or another part too small, facial appearance seems out of balance. One of the most common examples is the relationship between the nose and chin, as seen in profile, where the nose is too large and the chin appears too small. The small chin can seem to exaggerate the length of the nose. The proper use of facial implants can be an excellent way to restore facial balance.

There are several areas on the face where implants can be used, including the chin, jaw, cheeks and nose. The chin is the most common site where implants are used followed by the cheeks.

Chin and jaw implants are used to create a balanced relationship between the nose and chin, especially when viewed in profile. A chin that is too small or weak, makes the nose appear to stick out too far, appearing to be too long or pointed. During your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon, he or she will carefully evaluate the relationship between your nose, lip and chin. As part of the evaluation an imaginary line is drawn down from the mid-nose, touching the front edge of your lip and extending down in front of the chin. The position and size of the chin is measured in relationship to this line. In a man, the chin should be just touching this imaginary line and in a woman, the chin can be up to 3 millimeters behind this line. This relationship is a good place to start when evaluating the need for a chin implant.

Chin augmentation is usually performed by placing a small incision inside the lower lip or in the crease, which is hidden under the chin. A space or pocket is created under the soft tissues of the chin, on top of the bone, where the implant is positioned. The incision is closed and sutures are removed in approximately one week. The procedure is most commonly performed under sedation or general anesthesia.

Cheek implants most commonly are used in one of two situations; either to restore the flattening of the mid-cheeks that can occur with aging or weight loss or to enhance the outer cheeks, giving a higher, fuller or more rounded appearance. Flattening of the mid-cheeks is one of the earliest signs of the aging process as we actually lose facial fat as we age. This can be seen when one reaches their 40's. Cheek implants can be an excellent solution for those people who want correction of the aging process, but are not yet candidates for a facelift. Fuller cheeks can make one appear younger. If you think about young children, it is their cute, full cheeks that are one of the hallmarks of youth. Cheek implants can also be placed in conjunction with a facelift. Many others seek out cheek augmentation to achieve that high cheekbone appearance.

Cheek implants are most frequently put in through small incisions placed just inside the upper lip. A pocket to accommodate the implant is created by elevating the soft tissues off the cheekbone. The incisions are closed with either absorbable sutures or with sutures that are removed approximately one week after the procedure. The procedure is most commonly performed by using either sedation or general anesthesia.

Facial implants can be an excellent method of creating facial balance, restoring symmetry or achieving a more youthful look. These procedures are generally considered safe, yet like all medical treatment, there are risks. The risks include bleeding, infection, movement or shift in position of the implant and the risk of anesthesia. Under the care of a plastic surgeon great efforts will be taken to minimize the potential for these risks.

About the Author:
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, california and plastic surgery procedures like beverly hills facial implants, cheek implants, chin implants, chin augmentation, and rhinoplasty.



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