Surgery for The Face / Chin and Cheek Implants

Chin augmentation using chin implants

The chin is considered to be one of the main balancing points of the face. The main purpose of having a chin implant also known as a mentoplasty is to restore a sense of balance and symmetry. Sometimes chin implants are recommended along with nose reshaping in order to restore facial balance and harmony. Expert surgeons can perform this chin and cheek surgical procedure with utmost care hence reducing the chances of risks at Harley Street Cosmetic Surgery Partners in London, UK.

• Who can benefit by having cheek implants?
  Cheek implants are an enhancement that is available for enhancing the cheek if they have lost definition or for someone who has suffered a facial injury and requires facial reconstruction. Your surgeon will guide you through everything at consultation.

• How Are Cheek Implants Placed?
  The surgeon creates a pocket between the cheekbones and its overlying soft tissues. The implant is then placed into the pocket and the incision is then sutured and dressed.

• How long does surgery take?
  Cheek implant surgery normally takes 1.5 hours to 2 hours to complete, this can vary. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and overnight hospital stay is recommended.

• Are cheek implants permanent?
  Yes Cheek implants are designed to last indefinitely.

• Are there any side effects?
  Bruising and swelling of the cheeks and in the area around the eyes can be expected after surgery. Thus in the end it depends on the choice of your plastic surgery clinic. Harley street plastic surgery can be the perfect option for your surgical procedure in London, UK.

• How long is the recovery?
  Patients make a partial recovery within a couple of days, and full recovery and removal of dressing normally take place 1 – 2 weeks after surgery.

Our Surgeons are extremely experienced MBBS MSc FRCS Ed FRCS (Plast)  and has performed thousands of Operations, your surgeon will put your mind at rest regarding any worries that you may have. You can talk through any concerns and ask all the question`s that he looks forward to answering at consultation.