Facial Implants Create A More Symetrical Face

Facial Implants Create A More Symetrical Face

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If you believe your face is not symmetrical there is an answer. Facial implants are used to improve balance in facial features. The implants are specifically designed for cheek and chin augmentation. There are many types and shapes of implants available from different manufacturers using a variety of materials. Materials commonly used are Silastic and Gortex.

Implantation of a chin implant takes place through an incision approximately 3/4 inch long on the under side of the chin. A pocket will be created over the bone for the implant. The appropriate sized chin implant is then placed inside the pocket. Once the implant is in position, the skin will be closed with sutures. Typically there is some bruising and swelling around the chin area for a week to ten days following this procedure.

Implantation of cheek implants takes place through an incision inside the mouth just above the front teeth, creating a pocket, under the upper lip. The appropriate sized cheek implants are then placed inside each pocket. Once they are positioned, the skin will be closed with dissolvable sutures, which will fall out in five to six days. After the cheek implants are in place, it is rare to have them migrate or move. Swelling in the cheeks lasts from two to three weeks; however, some mild residual swelling can occur up to two to three months after the surgery.

Another surgery which helps create a more symmetrical face is otoplasty or ear pinning. Some people are born with prominent ears that tend to stick out from the side of their head. Many times this occurs because the folds in the cartilage of the ear have just not developed. This surgery is performed to correct the asymmetry. Many adults wear their hair long to cover up prominent ears. Many women refuse to wear their hair up because of prominent ears.

This surgery takes approximately one hour to perform. The technique used is typically an incision approximately 1 1/2 inches long in the crease behind the ear where the cartilage is exposed. The fold is re-created, if needed, and the cartilage is secured to the back of the head. Precise measurements are taken so both ears protrude from the side of the head approximately 12-15 mm after the surgery. Both permanent and dissolvable sutures are used to help maintain the new shape of the ear. The dissolvable sutures fall out about a week after surgery.

About the Author:
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Seattle, Washington and facial rejuvenation plastic surgery procedures like chin augmentation, cheek implants, and ear pinning.



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