Facial Implants
Facial Implants at a Glance
- Potential Benefits: Facial implants enhance the contours of the face for a more balanced, proportionate appearance. They can add definition to underdeveloped features, restore volume lost through aging, or improve symmetry.
- Candidates: Good candidates are men and women with facial features that are asymmetrical, naturally underdeveloped, or have lost volume over time. Common areas of concern include the cheeks and chin.
- Procedure: Cheek implants are placed through incisions concealed under the upper lip or lower eyelid. Chin implants are inserted through incisions either inside the mouth or beneath the chin. Both procedures use well-hidden incisions to minimize visible scarring.
- Recovery: Most patients recover within one to two weeks. Some initial results are visible right away, with continued improvement as swelling subsides over the following weeks.
- Surgeons: Facial implant surgery is performed by Dr. Trefor Nodwell and Dr. Sean Smith, Ottawa-based board-certified plastic surgeons with focused experience in facial aesthetics.
The Ottawa Clinic offers facial implants for the purpose of enhancing the contours of the face for a more balanced appearance. Men and women with facial features that are asymmetrical, underdeveloped, or have lost volume due to aging may be good candidates for the procedure. Common areas of the face that can achieve a more aesthetic appearance when enhanced with implants are the cheeks and the chin. Our team of plastic surgeons is experienced in utilizing implants to create more defined features that look natural and more proportional with the rest of the face.
If you would like more information about facial implants, we encourage you to contact us today to schedule a consultation at our office.
The Facial Implants Procedure
Cheek Implants
Cheek implants are designed to provide fullness to the midfacial region for a rounder, more youthful appearance. Whether volume has been lost due to the aging process, or the underlying facial structure simply has a hollowed look, cheek implants are a viable option for increasing facial definition. During the procedure, your surgeon will place the implant through well-concealed incisions under either the upper lip or the lower eyelid.
Chin Implants
Augmenting the chin with implants can provide a more prominent chin that is proportionate to the rest of the face. Patients with a recessed chin, loose skin in the area, or a large nose can benefit from chin implants. Your surgeon will place the implant through incisions either inside the mouth or under the chin.
Facial Implants Recovery
The recovery period for most facial implant patients lasts about one to two weeks. You can begin to see your results immediately, but as swelling subsides over the next several weeks, your results should continue to improve.
To learn how facial implants can improve the overall contour and aesthetics of your facial appearance, please schedule a consultation with our team.