Chin and Cheek Implants: To Enhance the Physical Structure of Your Face

Nirav Patel • February 7, 2020
Best Chin and Cheek Augmentation Surgery in Chicago

A facial implant is an excellent option for people who are willing to enhance their facial definition with the implantation of chin, cheeks, and jaw. But to achieve this, choosing the right surgeon is also a key step for perfect and enhanced facial structure. Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery is the best Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. Here, Dr. Dhaval Patel is one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in Chicago and well-experienced in restoring facial appearance through a wide range of cosmetic procedures.

Chin and Cheek implants are mainly done to strengthen the jawline and to bring the chin and cheekbones into a balanced state with the rest of the face. If you are looking for improvement in your face without affecting the appearance, then chin and cheek augmentation is the right choice. Dr. Dhaval Patel is a Double board certified plastic surgeon who is skillful enough to successfully accomplish any type of plastic surgeries.

Ensuring a balanced facial structure is a very important aspect of reconstructive procedures. Chin implant can improve the size and projection of a chin which is not in proportion with the forehead and other parts of the face. Whereas, Cheek implants increase the projection of the cheekbones. Chin and Cheek implants can also be performed with rhinoplasty, facelift, neck lift, and other cosmetic procedures. CI Plastic Surgery is well-known for the Lower face and submental liposuction, 360 liposuctions with Bodytyte or Skintyte technology and more.

“Choose the Right Facial Surgeon”

One of the most important decisions is to choose the right surgeon to improve facial appearance. It’s very important to look for a surgeon who is well-experienced in performing the surgeries and well-proven with the achievements. At CI Plastic Surgery, Dr. Dhaval Patel is a well-proven surgeon in Chicago and also being recognized as the Winner of Multiple Patient’s Choice, Best Plastic Surgeon in Chicagoland area and Realself Top 100 Surgeon awards.

“Health Considerations Before Chin and Cheek Implants”

Before going for the facial surgeries, Dr. Dhaval Patel who is renowned as one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in Chicago will thoroughly go through the patient’s medical status to ensure that the patient is perfectly ready for the surgery, being the best Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. It is very important to have a perfect health condition before going for any plastic surgeries.

  • Physical Health: - Including the patient’s past health status such as diseases, illness, allergies and more. The current physical status which includes regular diet and exercises.
  • Medications: - If you are consuming any medications and additional supplements, or any past reactions to medications.

Cheek Implant Surgery

Cheek implant surgery usually takes around 30-45 minutes. In this process, the surgeon will make an incision inside the patient’s upper lip or the lower eyelid. Then the pocket is formed and the implant is inserted. The implant is held in place by the cheek muscles or metal screws. Stitches are used to close the incisions inside the mouth which will be recovered within 10days. These implants will be available in different sizes and shapes to achieve the best results. This procedure can also be performed with other cosmetic procedures such as facelift, forehead, eyelid, and more. As per the added surgeries, the time for the whole procedure may also vary. CI Plastic Surgery is best known for the Cheek Augmentation Surgery in Chicago with qualified and certified plastic surgeons. CI Plastic Surgery is also recognized as the Best Liposuction Plastic Surgery in Chicago to remove fat in the body such as stomach, hips, thighs, etc.

Recovery from Cheek Implant Surgery

After the surgery, some soreness and swelling occur initially. As all surgeries carry some sort of risks such as allergic reaction to the anesthetic, heavy bleeding, formation of a large blood clot (hematoma) beneath the incision and more. To avoid all these complications, it is very important to follow some pre and post-operative measures provided by the surgeon. It is also very important to choose the right clinic which is well-known for Cheek Augmentation Surgery in Chicago. There will be some dietary restrictions as well as limitations to the patient’s activities for better healing. CI Plastic Surgery is also known for the laser and injectables in Chicago to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Chin Implant Surgery

Chin Surgery also called mentoplasty or genioplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin. The main objective of this chin implant is to provide a harmonious balance to improve facial appearance. Being the Best Plastic Surgeons in Chicago, our surgeon will suggest the patient for nose surgery (rhinoplasty) too, for the perfect proportion of the face, as the size of the chin and the nose may differ and unconvincing. The incision is made down the chin or inside the mouth to place the implant directly on the bone. This chin implant surgery is the procedure of around 30minutes to one hour. There are different sizes and shapes of the chin implant available to perfectly improve the facial features. To achieve perfect results, it is also important to approach the best center. CI Plastic Surgery is well-known for the best Chin Augmentation Surgery in Chicago with proven successful plastic surgeries. Chin implants are actually made from materials such as silicone, polythene, or other man-made materials.

Recovery from Chin Implant Surgery

For better healing, it is important to sleep with your head elevated for at least 1 to 2 weeks after surgery to control postoperative swelling and protect the healing incisions. Of Course, discomfort after the surgery is common but can be relieved if you follow the surgeon’s instructions rigorously. As CI Plastic Surgery is famous for the best Chin Augmentation Surgery in Chicago, it is also famous for other surgeries such as Brow Lifts, Eyelid Enhancement, Face & Neck Lift, and many other cosmetic surgeries. When the chin augmentation surgery is performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon , there are very few chances of complications. The possible risks include infection, hematoma (internal bleeding), side effects from anesthesia. But the solution to these issues is to choose a surgeon who is qualified and certified. Dr. Dhaval Patel is one of the best Mayo Clinic Trained Plastic Surgeon and known for his numerous successful operations in renowned CI Plastic Surgery, the best Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago.

There are also different options available to enhance the chin and jawline. While most of the patients choose to have the chin implant surgery alone, there are also some combined procedures to achieve perfect results. As the chin implant enhances the results of rhinoplasty, so it is also a good choice to go for chin augmentation with nose reshaping surgery. Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery is also known for the Best Rhinoplasty Surgery in Chicago and also in other locations such as Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Geneva, Elgin, Buffalo Grove, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Hinsdale, Batavia, Des Plaines, Downers Grove.



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