If you are one of the many people who are unhappy with their appearance, there is probably a procedure available that can improve whatever you are not happy with. For instance, one problem that many people have is that their chin is not the right size or shape for the rest of their face. This can leave them unhappy with how they look from the side or cause their face to not be as attractive as is could if it was in better proportion. Well-defined features have long been a standard of beauty and today is no different. Facial implants are done for many reasons to help put the face in proper balance or to correct irregularities.
If a receding chin is something you are concerned about, there are now materials that can be safely used to reshape the chin and give a better, more symmetrical shape to your face. This procedure is called chin augmentation, or mentoplasty, and can be used to correct receding chins or other congenital defects. A chin implant is often done when someone has their nose worked on in order to keep the face more balanced.
At the office of Dr. David K. Hiranaka, they often use facial implants to give better definition to the cheeks as well. Not everyone is born with high cheekbones, but with the use of these implants, almost anyone can have them. Cheek implants, called malar augmentation, can also help to lift sagging skin on the face, adding to the improved, more youthful appearance.
Both of these types of implants are done through the mouth, rather than having to cut into the face. This eliminates the problems of any scars being visible and allows for easy, fast healing. The doctor is able to place the implants in just the right location through a small opening between the gums and the side inside of the cheeks.
Whether it is your cheeks, your chin or fuller lips, facial implants can offer the solution. A simple consultation with the doctor will answer any questions you have and let you know if implants are the answer for what you are looking for.
