Facial Implant

Ideal candidates for facial implants cover a variety of patients including people with a weak or receding chin, those with an undefined jawline that does not adequately frame the face, patients who want to correct any facial deformities resulting from an accident, someone who wants to restore proportion and contour to the face that has been lost due to aging and people who want cheeks that are more defined/fuller. Patients who have an allergic reaction to silicone rubber can discuss other methods of altering their facial structure with their surgeon. Additional options include bone grafting, dermal grafting and fat grafting.

The cost of facial implants depends on the type of implants placed by the surgeon. Cheek implants cost anywhere from $2000-$5000. Chin implants run from $3000-$8000 while jaw implants are in the range of $2000-$4000. The total cost can vary thanks to any fees charged by the doctor or the facility, anesthesia fees, prescriptions for medication after the surgery and the geographic location of the surgery.

With any of the facial implant procedures, there will be some swelling, bruising and discomfort. However, the results will be seen almost immediately and will become even more visible once the swelling and bruising fades away.  The results of facial implants should last a lifetime if the patient does not suffer any sort of facial trauma or accident following the surgery.