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Facial Implants Instead of Orthognathic Surgery

  While facial implants are commonly used to highlight the convex bony prominences of the cheeks, chin and jaw angle for purely cosmetic purposes, they have applications to other facial regions and problems as well. They can be very useful in bony deficiencies as well such as midface and mandibular hypoplasias as an orthognathic surgery Read More…

Facial Implants As An Adjunct To Orthognathic Surgery

  Facial skeletal imbalances present in many manifestations. Most commonly these are perceived from the profile view as maxillary and mandibular discrepancies in the mid- to lower face. Often they are reflected as changes in one’s occlusion when the bone deficiencies become significant enough. In these cases, orthognathic surgery is used for facial skeletal correction. Read More…

Facial Implants: Avoiding and Managing Their Complications

  Facial implants are an effective method of creating specific areas of volume augmentation as well as providing bony highlights and improving facial symmetry. Over the past two decades, the available options in facial implants has expanded tremendously and more patients who undergo cosmetic facial surgery are receiving implants than ever before. With such widespread Read More…

3-D Implant Design and Engineering in Facial Reconstructive Surgery

Facial reconstruction patients can benefit today from custom-made bone replacements and bone fixation aids to optimize for the postoeprative form and function. High-resolution computed tomography (CT) modeling allows plastic surgeons to custom-design implants prior to reconstructive surgery. They are particularly useful for facial bone defects of the lower jaw (mandible), skull and the forehead and Read More…

Understanding the Zones of Midface Implants

  Facial implants have come a long way in the past two decades with the introduction of dozens of different styles. One of the expanding facial implant areas is that of the midface. Known commonly as the cheek, it has become recognized that its anatomy is more complex than a single implant design can adequately Read More…

Injectable Fillers and Facial Implants are Not Interchangeable

  The use of injectable fillers has been revolutionary in the augmentation of facial soft tissues. The wide array of different filler compositions and their immediate results with a minimal complication rate has enabled patients to enjoy facial enhancements that could not be envisioned just over a decade ago. But like all good things, injectable Read More…

Common Questions about Facial Implants

  1.      What are the different types of facial implants?   All facial implants are designed to highlight or augment weak facial bone structures. Most commonly, three specific areas are most commonly done including the cheeks, chin, and jaw angles. As a result, there are numerous sizes and styles for these frequently used implants.   Read More…

Jawline Implants in Men

  There is no doubting the influence that a strong jawline has on the appearance of the male face. From a well-defined chin back to the jaw angle, a straight and strong jawline creates a favorable lower third of the face which is aesthetically important in men. But creating a good jawline for those who don’t Read More…

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