Get Killer Facial Contours with Cheek and Chin Augmentation

Most of the people are unaware of the fact that facial beauty is all about perfect facial contours, symmetry and balance and how different facial features can affect one another. The volume of cheeks and chin create the balance and harmony in the facial contours and play an important role in making your facial appearance youthful and beautiful.  These areas are more likely remain unnoticed when it comes to facial rejuvenation. But they play an important role because proportional and youthful facial contours add to the beauty. Cheek and chin augmentation are ideal options for you if your chin and cheeks have lost their contours because of aging or if you have naturally depressed cheeks and receding chin.

What is cheek and chin augmentation?

Cheek augmentation – also known as malar augmentation – is the cosmetic surgery procedure that involves placement of cheek implants in the cheeks to create more volume and enhance facial contours.

Chin augmentation is the surgical procedure in which implant is placed in the chin to give it volume and prominence. Chin augmentation can be performed alone or in combination with Rhinoplasty – nose surgery – to improve facial proportion.

Who are good candidates for cheek and chin augmentation?

Men and women whose chin and cheeks have lost volume can undergo cheek and chin augmentation surgery to improve their facial contours. Individuals who have good general health and have realistic expectations with the outcomes of surgery can be good candidates for the procedure.

How cheek and chin augmentation are performed?

Chin augmentation surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia on outpatient basis. During surgery, an incision is made beneath the chin or inside the mouth. Chin implant is then inserted in the chin through this incision, which is then closed with sutures.

Cheek augmentation surgery is also performed under general anesthesia. It involves making incisions in the mouth. If cheek augmentation is being performed in combination with other facial procedures, incisions may also be made inside the lower eyelid or in the hairline. After making incisions, cheek implants are inserted in the cheeks. Finally incisions are closed with sutures.

Cheek implants are divided into three types varying in shapes. These types include:

·         Malar implants: These implants are placed directly on the cheekbones to provide higher projection.

·         Submalar implants: These implants are inserted just below the malar bone to create fullness in the lower cheek. These implants are used to balance out the pre-existing high cheekbones.

·         Combined: Combined implants are used to improve the contours of both cheekbone and lower cheeks.

Benefits of cheek and chin augmentation surgery

These procedures have many aesthetic and psychological benefits, which include:

·         Improve weak facial contours

·         Improve asymmetry of facial features

·         Make your facial appearance younger-looking and attractive

·         Boost your confidence and self-esteem

In short, cheek and chin augmentation can greatly improve your facial contours by making your cheeks and chin proportionate.