It happens to many of us. We wake up one morning, head to the bathroom, and the reflection in the mirror surprises us. Suddenly every worry line, every crease around the mouth, and every wrinkle across the forehead seems to be in clear sight.
Though conventional wisdom encourages us to "age gracefully," more and more women are feeling empowered by the options available to them to ward off the visible signs of aging
. If you are just looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or lines, minimally invasive procedures such as Botox, collagen, and Restylane can be effective.
But for those who feel that their face lacks symmetry, or that their jawline or cheeks need more definition, facial implant surgery can provide more dramatic results. Facial implants cover a wide range of plastic surgery procedures including chin, cheek, and jaw implants.
Older women and men are ideal candidates for facial implant surgery because of the increased elasticity of the face. During a facial implant surgery, a small incision is made inside the mouth, cheek, or jaw, and a specially fitted biocompatible implant is placed in the desired area. Procedures can be combined with brow or face lifts, but taken independently, most implant surgeries can be performed in two to five hours.
If you decide to pursue facial implant surgery, the first step is finding a board-certified plastic surgeon with excellent references to perform the procedure.During the consultation, you'll discuss what results you can expect. Chin implants can create a more defined jaw line by increasing the size of a recessed chin. Cheek implants can smooth the skin to decrease wrinkles and create more defined cheek bones. Jaw implants increase the width of the bottom third of the face to make the face more proportional. Your doctor should help you create realistic goals. All faces are slightly asymmetrical, so it's important that your vision isn't out of reach.Like any surgery, there are risks associated with facial implant procedures. Many of these risks concern adverse reactions to local or general anesthesia. Common complications include bleeding, swelling, pain, and sensitivity. In some cases, there may be temporary or permanent nerve damage. In rare occasions, an serious infection will require additional surgeries to remove the implant.There are countless options available to people interested in combating the effects of aging. If you're ready to take serious action, talk to a plastic surgeon to discuss what proceedure is right for you.Reference URL: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Patients_and_Consumers/Procedures/Cosmetic... www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com/facial-rejuvenation/facial-implants.htm
