Men and women who wish to enhance their facial features may turn to Facial implants. Facial implants may enhance your image as well as your self-esteem. Facial implants help balance the features of your face by proportioning your nose or defining your chin. Others may use facial implants as a cosmetic enhancement to help bring a more youthful appearance to their aged face. Facial implants may be used in conjunction with a normal face-lift. Facial implant surgery may bee done to enhance the chin, cheek and lower jaw. During facial implant surgery, Your Doctor may use local or general anesthesia, depending on the severity of the surgery. Chin Chin implant surgery may take 30 minutes to an hour. Dr. Taylor will decide on the proper implant size, and insert it into a pocket over the front of the jaw bone. The incision may be placed on the inside of your mouth, or in the skin just under the chin. Your sutures will be removed with in 5 to 7 days. Some swelling and discomfort may be present, and you may find it difficult to smile or talk. Cheek Cheek implant surgery may take 35 to 45 minutes. If a cheek implant is being done in conjunction with another type of face-lift procedure, the same incisions may be used, otherwise a small incision may be made inside your upper lip, or under your lower eyelid. After your surgery, Your Doctor will inform you of any dietary restrictions, as well as limitations. The ability to move your mouth and lips may be difficult for a few days. Lower Jaw Lower jaw implants usually take between 1 and 2 hours. Incisions are made inside the lower lip, and dissolving sutures are used. After your surgery, swelling may peak at 24 to 48 hours. Prolonged swelling may occur for several months. Your Doctor will inform you of any dietary and exercise restrictions. Want to learn more about chin implants? Click to schedule a FREE consultation with Dr. Taylor or call (800) 505-3627. Before and After Photos