Cheek & Chin Implants

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

Deborah Seelig, M.D Plastic Surgeon

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, Texas 79902

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Cheek or Chin Facial Implants

Procedure - Change the basic shape and balance of the face using carefully shaped implants to build up a receding chin, add prominence to cheekbones, or reshape the jaw line.
Length - 1 to 2 hours.
Anaesthesia - General, or local with IV sedation.
In/Outpatient - Outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short overnight stay.
Side effects - Swelling, Bruising, Pain, Numbness, Stiffness. Jaw surgery possibly with inability to open mouth fully for several weeks.
Risks - Shifting or imprecise positioning of implant or Infection, possibly requiring revision surgery or removal, Excess tightening and hardening of scar tissue around an artificial implant (capsular contracture) causing unnatural shape.
Recovery - Back to work 1 week. Normal appearance 2 to 4 weeks. Strenuous activity 2 to 3 weeks. Contact or heavy exertion activities 6 weeks or more.

Deborah Seelig, M.D. 1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, TX 79902 U.S.A. Tel (915) 541-8825