Facial implants can enhance your face’s natural contours to create a more youthful appearance. They are frequently cosmetic but can also be used to reconstruct the face following injury or trauma. Through facial implant surgery, Torrance plastic surgeon Dr. Sherif Khattab at Beyond Beautiful can improve the balance of your facial features.
These implants are made of biocompatible silicone and custom-sized to your bone structure to boost the natural angles of your face or normalize them after an accident or trauma. Specifically, they can be used to augment the chin, cheekbones, and/or lower jaw.
The best candidates for facial implants are healthy, do not smoke, and possess realistic expectations. Additionally, the best patients are those whose skin has loosened around the face, but still retained enough elasticity to be successfully repositioned.
Facial Implant surgery can be performed using general anesthesia or intravenous sedation and is generally completed in 1-2 hours. Chin and lower jaw implants are inserted through an incision inside the mouth near the lower lip or externally under the chin. Cheek implants are inserted through an incision inside the mouth near the upper lip or externally through the lower eyelid.
One of Dr. Khattab’s primary goals is ensuring that you have a safe and smooth recovery. Following surgery, you will likely experience some discomfort, bruising, and swelling. These can be easily managed with prescription pain medication. Normal activities can be resumed in about a week, though the implant area should be protected from impact for the next 4-6 weeks.
The final results of your surgery will become apparent as bruising and swelling resolve over a few weeks. Facial implants can provide better symmetry, fuller features, and a more balanced appearance. If you’re recovering from an accident or trauma, implants can restore your face’s original look, helping you recover both physically and psychologically.
The cost of facial implant surgery depends on where they are placed, anesthesia and surgeon fees, and other patient-specific factors. Once we have compiled your complete surgical details, we will calculate the exact price of your treatment plan.
If you’re ready to learn more about facial implants in Torrance, contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sherif Khattab. Beyond Beautiful is located at 23365 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 102, in Torrance, CA. Since 1988, we have been providing excellent care to patients from nearby Torrance, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, and beyond.
