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Facial implants: facial augmentation and volume restoration
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Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
|December 6, 2008
Summary
This 2005 article details the use of midface and chin implants for facial augmentation. It outlines surgical indications for these common cosmetic procedures from an oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Facial asymmetry and volume loss are common concerns.
- Midface and chin hypoplasia can significantly impact facial aesthetics.
- Surgical augmentation offers solutions for facial contouring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the indications for using midface implants.
- To outline the indications for using chin implants.
- To provide a surgeon's perspective on facial implant treatments.
Main Methods:
- Review of surgical indications for facial implants.
- Discussion of patient selection criteria.
- Analysis of aesthetic outcomes and surgical techniques.
Main Results:
- Specific anatomical deficiencies warranting midface augmentation.
- Criteria for selecting appropriate chin augmentation implants.
- The role of implants in correcting atrophic facial features.
Conclusions:
- Midface and chin implants are effective tools for facial contouring.
- Careful patient selection is crucial for successful outcomes.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons play a key role in facial implant surgery.
