Facial Implants

Facial implants are a highly customizable solution for enhancing facial structure and features. Dr. V is experienced with refining patients' faces with long-lasting strategically placed implants.
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What Can Facial Implants Enhance?

Facial implants can add definition, balance, and contour to areas where volume or structure is lacking. Below are the main aesthetic concerns board-certified Northern VA facial plastic surgeon Dr. V addresses with implants.

Weak Chin

Chin implants are a popular and fast-growing implant type adding greater projection to a recessed chin. This implant works especially well if you're aiming to create a stronger side and front-on profile where your chin looks stronger and more squared.

Flat "Recessed" Cheeks

Cheek implants restore volume to sunken or flat facial cheeks, creating a softer, plumper, and younger mid-face.

Facial Asymmetry

Implants are personalized to correct imbalances in total facial structure, especially after events like traumatic injuries. The implants recreate natural harmony and symmetry across your own unique existing features.

Age-Related Volume Loss

Facial implants replace and support key soft tissue in areas surrounding the cheekbones and jawline. This tissue loses strength over time and makes your face appear less defined. With facial implants, Dr. V restores fullness to specific areas.

Main Types of Facial Implants

Cheek Implants

The appearance of your face is determined by three basic components: your skin, soft tissues, and your underlying facial bones. Prominent malar bones, or high cheekbones, have always been and are currently a sign of youthfulness. Cheek augmentation will eliminate the sunken appearance under your eyes or mid-facial area and enhance or restore facial proportions by correcting the point of maximal projection known as the zygomatic arch.
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Chin Implants

Another area that causes significant imbalance to the overall appearance of your face is your chin. The chin is the most important characteristic of your lower face and together with your nose determines facial symmetry. A small or short chin can cause your neck to look less defined and create an illusion of having a larger nose while a prominent or long chin can make your upper face look sunken and your nose too small.
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Ideal Candidates for Facial Implants

Facial implants are ideal for a wide range of adults who are in good health and can undergo surgery and anesthesia. Those looking to make permanent contours or add healthier definition and structure to specific areas of their face can safely turn to face implants.

Overall, consider the following if you're interested in face implants:
  • You're an adult in good overall health.
  • You experience noticeable facial asymmetry.
  • You have significant facial volume loss due to aging.
  • You are a non-smoker or willing to stop smoking leading up to surgery.
  • You desire long-term, lasting results over repeat filler injections.
  • You have realistic expectations for results.
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Risks of Facial Implant Surgery

Surgery side effects are rare, particularly when you receive implants from a well-accredited facial plastic surgeon, like Dr. V and the medical specialists at Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts.

It's important to undergo your facial implant surgery, or any surgery, understanding your possible risks.

  • Infection, though minimal with proper aftercare
  • Implant shifting, which can require minor revision surgery to prevent asymmetry.
  • Temporary swelling or numbness lasting 1-2 weeks.
  • Potential visible scars if external incisions were required.

Benefits of Getting Face Implants

  • One permanent solution for facial contouring that doesn't require repeat procedures.
  • Improves facial symmetry and balance without looking unnatural.
  • Restores tissue volume due to aging or traumatic injuries.
  • Customized implant shapes, sizes, and biosafe materials.
  • Potentially scar-free surgery, if you undergo intra-oral surgical incisions.
  • Short recovery timelines.
  • Shapes that look natural and complementary to your existing features.
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Post-Op Recovery

Face implant recovery, including for cheek implants or chin implants, is typically straightforward.

  • Swelling and bruising at incision sites are common, lasting 1-2 weeks.
  • Minor pain and tenderness in areas where implants have been added.
  • Suture dissolvement or removal within 7-10 days.
  • Prioritize eating soft foods, which is especially recommended for intraoral incisions.
  • Avoid strenuous activities and heavy exercise for 2-4 weeks post-surgery.
  • Full results are typically visible once swelling has receded, usually in full at the 4-6 week mark.

All patients must ensure they're following post-op care instructions. These instructions are tailored to you, including aftercare detailed around your specific surgery incisions, implant types, skin, age, lifestyle, any health conditions, and more.

Combine Face Implants and Other Cosmetic Enhancements

Dr. V and the Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts are proud to offer a portfolio of cosmetic procedures that improve the appearance of your face long-term, both via surgical and non-surgical options.
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Rhinoplasty

Refine the nose shape to complement chin or cheek implants for enhanced facial harmony and improved proportions.
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Facial Fat Transfers

Restore soft tissue volume directly to the cheeks, creating an ultra-natural, healthy lift to your face and combatting prominent age-related lines and sagging.
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Injectables

A wide range of facial fillers provide plumpness and recountering, for when surgery isn't your top choice.