Question 1

Is a facial implant better than filler for the chin?

Accepted Answer

Implants are permanent and provide more substantial, reliable structural change. Filler is a good option for those wanting to try the look before committing.

Question 2

What materials are facial implants made from?

Accepted Answer

The most common materials are silicone and highly dense porous polyethylene. Dr. Mashhadian will recommend the best material for your case.

Question 3

Will a chin implant look natural?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when the implant is sized to your facial measurements and placed precisely on the bone. The goal is a chin that looks like yours, only better projected, and Dr. Mashhadian plans the size and shape from your photographs and measurements before surgery.

Question 4

Can cheek implants be combined with other procedures?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheek implants are frequently combined with chin augmentation, facelift or rhinoplasty to balance the face as a whole. Combining procedures means one recovery period instead of several.

Question 5

How long do facial implants last?

Accepted Answer

Facial implants are designed to be permanent. Once healed in position, they do not dissolve, shift under normal circumstances, or require replacement on a schedule.

Question 6

What is the recovery from cheek implant surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most patients return to work within 7 to 10 days. Swelling over the cheeks resolves progressively over 2 to 4 weeks, a soft diet is kept for 1 to 2 weeks while intraoral incisions heal, and full activity is usually cleared at 3 to 4 weeks.

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