Chin and Cheek Implants

Chin Augmentation (Augmentation genioplasty)

Cosmetic Chin Augmentation is performed using a variety of implants that can dramatically restore the facial balance. Combined with a prominent nose and correction when indicated, chin implants help build a better profile. Chin-jowl implants are sometimes combined with face and neck liposuction or other neck correction procedures to enhance the depth or the sharpness of the neck.

Benefits of Chin Augmentation

• Restores facial balance and symmetry
• Improves the cervicomental angle making your neck look less full
• Improved anterior chin projection reducing or eliminating the perception of a receding chin
• Pre-jowl sulcus, or hollow areas around the chin, prevention
• Stretches the anterior submental neck skin eliminating a “turkey waddle” look under the chin

Clinique of Plastic Surgery medical director Dr. Christian Drehsen performs this procedure by inserting a half moon shaped implant made of solid silicone or other biocompatible materials against the chin bone through an under the chin or intra oral (through the mouth) incision. Chin augmentation is often performed under local anesthesia and recovery lasts only few days.

Cheek Augmentation

Cheek implants are one of the most popular types of plastic surgery. Elevated cheekbones give the face a new sense of symmetry while raising all of the other facial features to make them look more youthful.

Like all implants used in facial plastic surgery, cheek augmentation using implants can create a dramatic difference in a person’s appearance.

The cheeks play an important aesthetic role that can make women look more feminine, men look more masculine, and both men and women more attractive and younger.

Dr. Christian Drehsen is well known for his expertise and artistry in the field of facial implants and augmentations, which are more demanding than other types of facial surgery because there are over 50 implant sizes and shapes and post-operative care and potential adjustments require extensive skill, training and experience to master.