Malar Implants
It is the increase of volume in the region of the cheekbones favors a more youthful aspect when allowing to raise the soft tissues of the center of the face. This is achieved through the application of an implant which comes in different shapes and sizes according to the needs of each patient.
The surgery is performed orally under local anesthesia. The implants generate permanent changes and can be placed in one or several areas of the face, this type of procedure has the advantage of being reversible, that is, if the patient for some medical or aesthetic reason wishes to return to his previous appearance, the implant can To be removed by the same route or to modify its shape, size or position. The procedure takes 1 to 2 hours and generates inflammation that decreases after the second week.
Benefits of the procedure
- More pronounced cheekbones.
- A more balanced face and improves the aesthetic appearance.
- Reduction of the flattened appearance of the cheeks..
- Return the function lost due to trauma.
The prosthesis is usually placed under local or local anesthesia with sedation and outpatient treatment. It usually causes marked edema that diminishes after 8 days and remits in about three weeks. Fat grafts with the same purpose are also common.
If a person seeks to improve facial physiognomy, facial implants could be an option as they help to give a more harmonious balance to facial features. After resorting to facial implants the patient will feel better with her appearance and may increase her self-confidence.
Before the surgery
It is important to discuss your exceptions with Dr. Jesus Chung and make sure that the specialist understands what you want. The surgeon will help you evaluate whether the procedure and the desired objectives are actually possible. Also, it is essential that you understand the details and risks that surgery entails, including the recovery time and the postoperative process that awaits you.
When planning surgery, the patient should ask someone to help transport him or her back home and if it is necessary to help him a few days after the surgery. In addition, it is necessary to follow the indications about what foods and liquids should or should not be consumed before and after surgery. The specialist will also inform you which medications and vitamins you should discontinue.To prevent infections, the surgeon will prescribe antibiotics
As for anesthesia, general anesthesia is usually used, but in some cases only local anesthesia with or without sedation may be required.
The recuperation
After surgery, the patient will notice that the inflammation will diminish after several days, however there is a possibility that the edema does not allow to see the final result of the surgery, this will be more noticeable after a few months.
During recovery, your daily activities and your diet will be limited. In some cases, the action of smiling, speaking or moving the mouth area may be limited for several days or weeks after the surgery. The specialist will instruct you about how you should perform the hygiene of the treated area during the healing period.
Going back to normal life
As with any facial surgery, you are likely to feel better and look better in a short period of time. Despite this, it is not recommended to do certain activities that could delay your recovery, especially you have to be extremely careful with the area recently operated. Remember that implants will benefit you by changing the essential shape of the face and will offer a more balanced appearance, but it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions after the intervention.
The risks of facial implant
Although facial implants do help to improve facial features clearly, there are risks as in any surgery. The problems and complications that may arise are rare, but in any case the patient must be aware that they exist. One of the complications that may arise is the displacement of the implant from the place where it should be placed. In cases like this, it is necessary to put it back correctly. Also another type of complications, are the infections that are likely in any other surgery. If the infection appears around an implant it is not possible to eliminate it by means of antibiotics, but it will be necessary to remove the implant for a time and replace it afterwards.
The result
Frequently, the patient can not see drastic changes during the first weeks, but with the passage of time the results will be evident. This is because the body requires time to deflate. You need to have patience before you can see the final result.
It will be very surprising when people tell you that their appearance has improved and is more harmonious and that despite this they can not notice that it has a facial implant.