For instance, a chin implant often is done at the same time as nasal surgery to balance the effect. Often, the implant makes it possible to remove less nasal tissue and still achieve a nice result. Cheek and midfacial implants improve the definition of the face and provide a framework for supporting facial tissues that sag with age. As soft tissue of the face slips downward, irregularities in the underlying bone become more noticeable. The cheekbones may become too prominent, and sunken areas may appear beneath them.
Some patients develop deep vertical folds in the midface.
A facelift alone often is not sufficient to solve these problems. If this is the case, the surgeon may recommend that facial implants be placed over the cheekbone or in the area below it to improve cheek definition and fill hollows in the midface. Implants also may be used to fill grooves below the eye or along the jaw, to rebuild the nasal bridge, and to replace bone and soft tissue lost to injury or disease. Your facial plastic surgeon can help you determine which type of implant is best for you.