The three “landmarks” of the face are the chin, nose, and cheek areas. When one of these three is out of proportion, the face may appear unbalanced.
Strong cheekbones have always created an illusion of beauty. By increasing the definition of the face, the overall appearance is enhanced. Shallow cheekbones, resulting from heredity or the re-absorption of bone tissue occurs naturally as we age, creating a flat, hollow look. Early facial sagging is corrected with the implants, creating much the same effect as the face lift. Prominent cheekbones also enhance the appearance of the eyes.
A soft elastic implant is inserted through an incision in the mouth or under the chin. Occasionally a suture is needed to hold the implant in place until the body’s tissue conforms to the implant in roughly 3 days.
Results will be apparent immediately following surgery, though swelling and bruising will subside gradually over the next two to three weeks.
