Facial Implant Customization?

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Latest answer by Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Can the shape and size of facial implants or lip implants be customized to fit the individual? I am concerned that it wouldn't look or feel natural for my face.

5 answers to Facial Implant Customization?

Facial Implants Are Often Reshaped For Each Patient

There are a large number of available facial implants, of which cheek implants are but one of them. While there are different styles and sizes of cheek implants, these standard off-the-shelf preformed implants will not fit everyone well. I commonly have to trim and reshape facial implants to get the look a patient wants and to avoid any visible edges of the implant or to prevent the implant from being too prominent. I would say most facial implants that I use end up being adjusted during... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Facial implant customization to enhance results

The most important factor that determines how well an implant will stay in its desired position is how much surface area of the implant is in contact with the bone that is resting upon. The more surface area in contact with bone, the better chance of the implant staying in position. This is not a issue that you have to worry about with chin implants because the nature of the implant and the pocket in which it sits is such that there is very good contact with the bone and these have a... more

Jason B. Diamond, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes they can be individualized

Cheek implants come in various sizes that can be adjusted in volume and shape. As a matter of fact, I almost always make adjustments at the time of insertion. http://www.zubowicz.com/subpag,26-atlanta-cheek-chin-implants.htm

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Absolutely

If you are considering facial implants, there are two options to see what they migh look like when you are done: digital imaging and sizers. Some physicians will have digital imaging software where they can illustrate what you might look like after facial implants. These systems work best for chin implants though sometimes you can get an idea of what cheek implants may look like as well. The other option is seeing sizers. Sizers are the exact same shape and size as the implant that will be... more

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial Implants can be customized to your Anatomy

Hello, Facial Implants can be customized so that they are appropriately sized and shaped to match your existing anatomy and help attain your desired surgical outcome. A very helpful tool is pre-operative Digital Imaging where you can see your before photos and a digital simulation of what your after pictures will look like. This is helpful for both the Patient and the Surgeon in planning what type and size of implant to use. Also very helpful is for the Surgeon to take measurements and... more

Kamran Jafri, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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