Facial Implants: The Essential Guide With Cosmetic Surgery Expert Dr. Mark Kohout

11th OF February 2012

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.

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