Faqs

Can I use “natural materials” for implants?

Chin and cheek implants essentially are augmenting the skeletal structure of the face. Consequently, solid implants on the underlying solid bone has a real advantage in providing a natural enhancement of the skeleton. Solid pre-made implants allow fairly accurate placement and prevention of any movement. Lying directly on the bone all of the soft tissues can be easily moved over the implant so that the implants feel like the normal skeleton.

It is possible to augment the soft tissues over the implant using materials such as fat or other artificial products. The problem with this approach is the risk of irregularities and a thickening of the soft tissue, which is unnatural in that location. For this reason Mr Golchin prefers solid materials on those skeletal points.

However in the sub malar region, which is the area immediately under the cheekbone, or in the lips, Mr Golchin always prefers soft tissue fillers. These fillers need to be very mobile. It would be undesirable to feel solid material in the soft parts of the cheeks or in the lips. These areas need full flexibility and so soft tissue fillers are more appropriate in those locations.

Where are the incisions?

Mr Golchin prefers to make his incisions for cheek and chin implants within the mouth. This permits them to be hidden and reduce the risk that others may see the incisions. Some surgeons place chin implant incisions under the chin. This is a reasonable option but the risk here is that the scar may pucker or be visible. The intraoral incisions cannot really ever be seen except perhaps by your dentist.