Custom implants in Australia? I'm looking to rebuild my face after unfavorable results from a jaw shaving surgery.

Question

I know of one surgeon in my area who provides custom PEEK implants but is an oral maxillo surgeon without plastic surgery training. Are there any plastic surgeons who provide custom PEEK implants and can augment the jaw vertically?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

There are a number of ways to address this.  One is that we can do custom implants. However, sometimes all you need is a premade implant. Other times we can adjust the jaw bone on our own without an implant.  I have many patients from Australia who visit and have these procedures done while they are on vacation, so it can readily be done without a hospital stay.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Custom jawline implants can be made of PEEK material although that is the most costly material to use to do it. In rebuilding a previously removed jawline the question is whether you want to return to your original jawline shape or halfway between what you were and where you are now. With computer designing you can make either choice.

Custom implants in Australia? I'm looking to rebuild my face after unfavorable results from a jaw shaving surgery.

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