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Facial implant


What it is: Facial implants (or cheek implants) require surgery to be placed in the face.  This can be performed during a related procedure (like eyelid surgery) or by an incision, usually inside the upper lip.  The implant is placed in the cheekbone area and is intended to restore facial volume, prominence and balance.


What it addresses:  Augmentation or resoration of facial features, including the correction of:

- Sunken cheeks
- Lack of facial prominence
- Wrinkles
- Imbalance


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Can my nasal implant be removed?

I underwent Asian rhinoplasty 5 months ago. During the surgery, my surgeon inserted a silicone implant on the bridge of my nose and used ear cartilage to refine my tip. However, this week, I noticed that there was a bump on the tip of my nose. At first, I thought it was a bug bite or a pimple, but it felt very different.

I went in to see my surgeon about this, and he said that my implant is too large and is pushing down on the tip. Thus, a bump has been created. He suggests I can either remove the implant altogether or replace it with a smaller implant. When I decided to get rhinoplasty, I was most concerned about my nostril size and the tip of my nose. I did not have a desire to work on the bridge. My doctor asked me last minute if I wanted to do it, and I said I trust his expertise.

Now, I really don't want the implant anymore (it is also a bit crooked), but I'm scared that since it has been 5 months since my surgery, my skin will have stretched?? Will I look odd (with sagging skin on the bridge of my nose) if I take out the implant completely (without replacing it with a smaller one)? I was actually fine with my own bridge before. My main concern is how I will look afterwards, especially after stretching out the skin with an implant and taking it out at this point. Please advise!! Thank you very much!

Tammi
Los Angeles, CA


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