{"id":189,"date":"2021-12-21T18:59:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T18:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.drdanamd.com\/?post_type=procedures&p=189"},"modified":"2026-05-23T11:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T16:09:16","slug":"facial-implants","status":"publish","type":"procedures","link":"https:\/\/www.drdanamd.com\/procedures\/face\/facial-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Facial Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether or not we notice it consciously, full cheeks are often a part of how we judge a person’s face. Cheek implants<\/strong> can have a major impact on the appearance and self-confidence of patients whose cheeks have thinned or sunken due to age, illness or other causes.<\/p>\n

The chin helps provide harmony to the facial features. Patient’s come to the office desiring a smaller nose when, in fact, a chin augmentation<\/strong> provides a balance to the facial features. Implant sizes and shapes to augment the cheek and chin are tailored to each patient’s desired appearance.<\/p>\n

The insertion of pre-jowl implants is a cosmetic procedure to correct the small \u201cdent\u201d that appears near the sides of the chin as a result of sagging jowls. Sagging jowls not only affect the jaw line but they create a bulge in the jaw line that looks like a small \u201cdent\u201d just between the jowl and the chin.<\/p>\n

Although a face lift <\/strong>can correct the sagging jowl to smooth out the jaw line, this can be much more effective if a pre-jowl implant is inserted underneath the tissues to simultaneously push out the hollow that was created by the sagging jowls. This does not create a different chin but instead smoothes out the jaw line. This procedure is a permanent alternative to getting a filler such as Radiesse or Perlane in the pre-jowl areas. The procedure takes about 1-2 hours.<\/p>\n

It is very common for us to perform a cheek or mid-face lift while placing cheek implants. Please see additional mid-face lift section.<\/p>\n

Good candidates for facial implants<\/h3>\n

Pre-jowl implant surgery can be performed on any healthy adult with the problems mentioned above. Your surgeon will discuss the risks and benefits of pre-jowl implant surgery at your consultation to confirm that this particular implant is the best course of action for your needs.<\/p>\n

How are facial implant surgeries performed?<\/h3>\n

Pre-jowl implant procedures are performed under either IV sedation and local anesthesia or general anesthesia in our Jupiter AAASF accredited in-office surgery suite on an outpatient basis.<\/p>\n

If performed during another facial cosmetic procedure<\/strong>, such as a face lift<\/strong>, it will be done under general anesthesia. During the procedure, an incision is placed underneath the chin, behind the crease. Once inserted, the implant is stabilized with a tiny titanium screw and the tissues and skin sutured after the skin has been re-draped around the new framework.\u00a0 The procedure takes about 90 minutes if no other procedure is being performed.<\/p>\n

Recovery from facial implants<\/h2>\n
Pre-jowl & Chin<\/h5>\n

After a pre-jowl implant procedure, recovery time is very brief but may be slightly longer if additional procedures were done at the same time, such as a face lift<\/strong>. You will experience some swelling and bruising, which can be relieved with pain medication and ice packs.<\/p>\n

Most patients are back to full activity within 2-4 days, though you will wear a chinstrap 24 hours a day for about a week. You will be most comfortable if you eat a soft diet during this recovery time.<\/p>\n

When you leave our office after the procedure, your follow-up appointment will be set within 4-5 days at which time the sutures will be removed. You should avoid strenuous physical activity for about a month after your procedure and avoid any contact sports or other activities that might cause trauma to the implant.<\/p>\n

Cheek<\/h5>\n

Dr. Goldberg has spent years developing facial implants including the mandibular matrix system and has extensive experience with cheek implants. Cheek implants<\/strong> are inserted to bring the cheek into better balance with other facial features. The implants themselves may be hard implantable material such as silicone or Medipore, or demineralized bone.<\/p>\n

Cheek implants<\/strong> may be inserted during other facial surgery such as rhinoplasty<\/strong> is done and\/or during a face lift to correct sunken cheekbones.<\/p>\n

Questions to consider<\/h3>\n