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Facial Implants
A person’s face is vital throughout his life. It is the only way through which people can identify, relate and remember us. With the successful advancements made in cosmetic surgery, a number of people from all corners of the world strive and opt for methods that can lead to an enhanced, flawless and beautiful face. A facial implant can proffer your face with a harmonious balance. Used specifically to augment, reconstruct and rejuvenate the face, facial implants are available in a wide range of sizes and styles. Depending on your desires and requirements, facial implants can be applied on the chin, jaw, nose, and cheek.
Facial implants can also help in strengthening your jaw line or bring your chin or cheek in sync with the rest of your face. The technique utilized is quite simple and follows the same pattern for different regions of the face. The surgeon makes small incision where the implant is supposed to be placed (either in a crease or inside the mouth). Subsequently, the facial implant is placed and the incision is stitched. Usually making use of general anesthesia, the treatment could take one or two hours and the stitches are removed in another 4-5 days.
Advantages of a facial implant
- You can add, restore contour or give proportion to your face
- Resume work in other daily life activities in just a week or so
- Lower risks of unpleasant consequences as the treatment mostly takes place in a hospital or a surgeon’s office
- A facial implant can bring an aesthetically satisfying shape to the face
- Results are essentially long-lasting
What can you expect from a facial implant?
It is true that facial implants can certainly conceal your facial flaws and make you look appealing and desirable. But, at the same time, you must bear in mind to have realistic expectations from your operation. You can seek improvement but not perfection!
Some risks that are attached with a facial implant
Facial implants can fabricate fabulous changes. But as with all cosmetic surgical procedures, there are certain risks and other uncertainties that would require you to speak with your plastic surgeon. With facial implants, problems hardly ever occur but it is essential to know about the potential outcomes so you can combat them accordingly. A list of some distasteful uncertainties:
- Infection (Most common in all kinds of surgeries) if not cleared with antibiotics can force the surgeon to remove the implant and replace it at a later time
- Slight shift out of alignment could lead to another facial implant
Thus, ask your surgeon for a clear description of the risks associated with the procedure that you would like to avail for yourself! The material used for the facial implant is made of a solid silicone and till date there is no scientific evidence that this is not a harmful substance. So, only after a clear consultation with your doctor, go ahead with things. Don’t make the mistake of leaving ambiguous information in your head.