Chin & Cheek Implant Before & After Photos (Total pictures in this category: 17)

From Dr. Gross

Chin augmentation is a common procedure performed to improve the balance of your facial profile and correct a “weak” or receding chin due to congenital deficiency, age-related bone resorption or facial trauma. A weak chin can make the nose seem larger or make the neck appear full and undefined. Chin implant is the procedure of choice for most patients with normally functioning teeth and jaw development. A chin implant gives more projection of the chin and a better shape.  Dr. Gross performs chin augmentation through an incision under the chin with no minimal visible scar. He performs Chin Implant  in conjunction with Rhinoplasty in ~30% of his cases. The Computer Imager is excellent to show patients their potential results with this procedure.

Dr. Gross typically uses a solid Silastic silicone (FDA approved, medical grade) or Medpor (high density polyethylene) implant for chin augmentation. The incision is carefully placed underneath the chin in a well-hidden crease. Chin augmentation is typically done at the time of either Rhinoplasty, neck and jaw line liposuction or submentoplasty (tightening of the muscles underneath the chin and upper neck).  A combination of these procedures provides the best results in many patients, this will be determined at the time of your consultation with Dr. Gross.

Cheek Impants are placed through hidden incisions inside the mouth and add volume to the cheeek bone and mid- face. This gives needed lift to the cheeks and a more youthful appearance which lasts a lifetime.

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Commonly Asked Questions

How long does this procedure take?
About 1 hour.

What type of anesthesia do you use?
We use general anesthesia for this type of surgery.

Is this an outpatient or inpatient procedure?
This is an outpatient procedure at Primera Surgery Center.

What are the side effects and risks?
The side effects are mild discomfort, temporary numbness of the skin, minor bruising and swelling and the risks are infection (rare) and/or temporary numbness.

How long is the recovery time?
5-7 days, avoid heavy lifting for 2 weeks and contact sports to minimize swelling or potential for displacement.

How long will I enjoy my results?
The chin implant results are permanent.

Testimonials

I would like to thank the entire staff, especially dr. Gross and the nurses for doing such a great job on my chin. The swelling is gone now and I am really happy with the result. God bless you all. From the bottom of my heart,

CC

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