Does skin thickness affect results of cheekbone/jaw and chin implants?

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I (19, Male) have what feels to be thicker skin on my face, and also have a rather weaker bone structure, but was wondering if the thickness of my skin would effect this? I am aiming for a structured, angular appearance similar to the photos I attached. Any help is appreciated.

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! Absolutely, skin plays a role in how the cheekbone, jaw, and chin respond to an implant. The ratio of improvement isn't 1:1 in terms of 1 mm increase in implant equating to 1 mm of increase projection. Thicker, more firm skin tends to restrict movement more than thin skin. Depending on the skin characteristics, the implant may need to be sized upward to accommodate for this. Implants as you may know come many different shapes and sizes. Spending time with a facial plastic surgeon to get sized for a proper implant would be a good step. Hope this helps!

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