Procedures – Chin and Cheek Augmentation

The use of synthetic implants is a safe and effective means of augmenting various regions of the face and achieving a more youthful or attractive appearance. Dr. Alsarraf prefers the use of Silastic and Gortex implants for such augmentation because they have proven to provide a natural appearing result and are well-tolerated in most patients. A chin implant may help balance facial symmetry at the time of the rhinoplasty procedure, while a cheek (or malar) implant may increase the projection of the cheekbones and rejuvenate the midface region. Dr. Alsarraf has himself published a technical review of one method of cheek augmentation, entitled "Malar Augmentation with Self-Drilling Single Screw Fixation," in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. This article, along with Dr. Alsarraf's other publications, is available for your review at The Newbury Center.

Placement of a chin or cheek implant takes about an hour and is generally performed in an out-patient hospital setting.

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