We’ve all heard of make up contouring but what about facial contouring. Your face is what distinguishes you from others, and more and more men and women are opting for facial reconstruction that is simple, effective and has little down time. Facial implants, in cheek, chin and nasal will provide a permanent solution to achieve Kim Kardashian’s cheekbones, Meg Ryan’s nose, or even Angelina Jolie’s chin.
Cheek implants are one of the most popular facial enhancement procedures; it seems that certain celebrities could also agree. Most females request to obtain higher cheekbones, a desirable feature of the female form, ones to rival Meryl Streep. Others choose to have cheek implants because they don’t like the look of them referring to them as flat or sunken. Implants vary in size and shape, creating prominence and adding strength and character to the face. It also means that the appearance and size of the implants can be accurately matched to your facial appearance and the desired look. The implant is placed over the cheekbone in a simple procedure that takes approximately 60 minutes. The patient is left with no external scar as the implant is inserted through the mouth. Cheek implant procedure starts from $9,000.
Many people have an issue with how their chins look; often feeling it is too small and doesn’t differentiate between their face and neck. Chin implants achieve a more masculine jawline for men and helps balance out other features in women. Chin implants are made from a variety of materials however in my practice we use Medpor implants exclusively as they’re easily fixed in position and once placed and healed, they feel just like your chin. Once an incision is made inside the lower lip (again, the implant is positioned with NO external incisions or scars), the implant is fixed firmly to the underlying bone and makes the implant virtually indistinguishable from your own bone. This procedure can take up to 90 minutes to complete and involves around a week downtime. Chin implant procedure starts from $9,000. Occasionally, combined chin and cheek implants are done together to enhance a flattened facial profile. The combined procedure is around $15,000.
Nasal implants are very different from the well-known procedure, Rhinoplasty. Implants help to improve the definition and height of the nasal bridge. Nasal implants are popular among people who have flat or sunken noses, giving more height to a nose and enhancing the features of the face. This procedure is particularly popular with Oriental patients who sometimes seek correction of the flatness across the bridge of the nose or who want more definition in the main body of the nose. This procedure takes around 30 minutes and can be performed under local anaesthetic or light sedation.
If you’re looking to improve your facial contours or to create a more harmonious balance of your facial features you should opt for the procedure without any fear. You may be surprised to find that most people won’t even notice that you’ve had a form of facial surgery.
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