Occasionally a person may have a "weak" chin or cheek that does not seem to harmonize with other facial features.   In such cases chin or cheek augmentation can strengthen the appearance of the receding chin or cheek by increasing it projection.   This can bring the patient's profile into better harmony and give more balance to the overall appearance of the face.

Chin augmentation can be performed in two different ways depending on the severity of the problem or the anatomy of the individual.   One method is by actually repositioning the bony end of the chin through an incision inside the mouth.   This piece of bone is shifted to a more favorable position and secured in place with wire or small screws and plates.   After a while the bone heals in its new position and becomes completely stable.   The other technique involves the insertion of a plastic implant over the chin.   This implant can be placed either through an incision inside the mouth or through a small incision under the chin.   In either case the scar is barely visible after a while.

The patient may be placed on a liquid diet immediately after surgery in order to allow proper healing to occur.   Shortly after surgery the minor swelling and discoloration subsides and you can return to your regular activities.

A cheek implant can be placed under the soft tissues of the cheek in order to augment and give better definition to the cheek.   Sometimes the inadequate projection of the cheek area can be dramatically improved by this simple maneuver enhancing the entire appearance of the person and affecting the way they feel about themselves.   The implant can be placed through an incision inside the mouth or through a lower eyelid or brow lift incision.

Both of these operations can be done with local anesthesia and sedation or by general anesthesia.   The operation is not lengthy and you can be up and about the same day.   You may have tape or bandage keeping the implants in position for a few days. You can wear makeup soon after surgery and plan on returning to work in one or two weeks.

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