Facial Implants

(Provides stronger facial contour and profile)

Anesthesia:  General.

Location of operation:  Hospital or surgery center.

Length of surgery:  60 minutes for chin implant, 45-60 minutes for cheek implants.

Length of stay:  Outpatient (home same day).

Discomfort:  Mild to moderate. Anticipate 2-7 days of prescription pain medication.

Bruising:  Uncommon.

Swelling:  Lasts 1-2 weeks following chin implant and 2-3 weeks following cheek implants. Reduce swelling through constant head elevation and frequent application of ice.

Bandages:  If any were placed, they will be removed in 1-5 days.

Stitches:  If the incisions are inside your mouth, then absorbable stitches will be used and do not require removal. If skin incisions are used, stitches will be removed in 5 days.

Make up:  May be worn the day after surgery.

Presentable in public:  You will be presentable in 2-5 days.

Work:  You may feel capable of returning within 2-5 days, but your swelling will be the limiting factor.
 

Exercise:  May be resumed in 2 weeks.

Final result:  Will be seen between 1 and 2 months.