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Facial Implants

Facial Implants In Berkeley, CA

Enhance Facial Structure Naturally

Expert Facial Implants
In Berkeley, CA

A balanced, proportionate facial profile is one of the most favored attributes in beauty. In the appropriate candidate, facial implants can help achieve natural-looking enhancements to your facial structure. Whether you’re looking to counteract volume loss from natural aging or have a weak or recessed chin, cheek or chin implants could be a great option for you.

At Redwood Facial Plastic Surgery in Berkeley, Dr. David Chou serves patients throughout the San Francisco area, helping them enhance facial symmetry, contour, and definition.

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What are Facial Implants?

Facial implants are personalized, biocompatible materials surgically placed to enhance, restore, or augment facial structure, creating a more balanced profile. They are highly customizable and made of safe, medical-grade substances, such as silicone and porous polyethylene. When chosen and placed well, they fit naturally into the native facial contours, providing a seamless transition between facial features.

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Cheek implants are placed on the cheekbones to add volume to flat or sunken cheeks, restore youthful contours, and enhance symmetry. They are best for patients who want a subtle, predictable augmentation of the mid-face, creating a fuller appearance without looking overdone.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Facial Implants?

The best candidates for facial implants are individuals in the San Francisco area who:

  • Have fully developed cheek and chin bones
  • Have a weak or recessed chin
  • Lack jawline definition
  • Have a flat, narrow mid-face
  • Have sagging cheekbones
  • Want permanent results
  • Are in good overall health
  • Do not smoke
  • Understand the expectations of the procedure

What Are the Benefits of Facial Implants?

Depending on whether you get cheek or chin implants, you may achieve some of the following benefits:

  • More harmonious and attractive profile
  • Replenish lost volume in the cheeks and mid-face
  • Sharper, higher cheekbones
  • More proportionate facial features
  • Reduced appearance of a double chin
  • Improved jawline contour and definition
  • Natural-looking results
  • Permanent results
  • More confidence in your facial appearance
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How to Begin Your Facial Implants Journey

Book a consultation with Dr. Chou at our Berkeley, CA office to begin your facial implant journey. You can expect the following to happen during your consultation:

  • Describe your honest facial goals in detail, so Dr. Chou can accurately understand what you want out of the procedure
  • He will perform a comprehensive examination of your face and assess your skin quality and facial structure
  • Compare and contrast implant options
  • Review your medical history
  • Explore the possibility of adding additional procedures if desired
  • Craft a personalized surgical plan specific to your goals, needs, and facial anatomy

What to Expect on the Day of Facial Implant Surgery

On the day of your facial implant surgery, you’ll arrive at an affiliated, accredited surgery center and review your treatment plan to ensure you and Dr. Chou are on the same page.

You’ll most commonly be given general anesthesia or sedation, depending on the extent of your surgery and the incision location. This will have been discussed during your consultation and included in your treatment plan.

If you get a chin implant, Dr. Chou will make a small incision under your chin to open a pocket for the implant. He will place the implant over your chin bone to enhance your chin shape and create a separation from your neck, then carefully close the incision with sutures.

If you get cheek implants, Dr. Chou will make concealed incisions inside your mouth hidden above the gumline and create small pockets for the implants. He’ll carefully place the implants over the cheekbones and close the incisions with dissolving sutures.

Surgical bandages may be wrapped around your face to reduce swelling and support the face while you heal.

You will wake up in a recovery room and be given time to adjust before leaving with post-operative care instructions. A friend or family member must pick you up.

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Combining My Facial Implants with Other Procedures

Many of our Berkeley patients get chin and/or cheek implants to achieve their desired facial proportions. Additionally, patients may opt to combine other procedures to enhance their facial profile further and restore youthfulness.

Rhinoplasty

A rhinoplasty, or nose job, alters the shape and size of the nose to improve aesthetic preferences or correct breathing issues. Patients work with Dr. Chou to choose their desired nose appearance, creating subtle changes such as removing humps, refining the tip, or narrowing the nostrils to improve facial harmony.

Otoplasty

Otoplasty changes the shape, position, or size of the ears. This includes ears that are misshapen from birth, deformed by injury, or disproportionately projecting from the side of the head relative to the rest of the face. The procedure helps create balance throughout the face, providing harmony and symmetry.

Facial Implants Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Facial Implants Care

You’ll experience some mild to moderate swelling after your surgery, but this usually subsides within 1-2 weeks. Most swelling and bruising will resolve within 4-7 days, when you can usually return to work. To ease any discomfort, take the prescribed pain medication from Dr. Chou.

Avoid strenuous exercise and activities for at least 2-3 weeks. Ignoring this step can shift your implants, reopen incisions, and prolong healing. You’ll receive updates on when you can return to certain activities during each subsequent appointment after your operation.

Wear any recommended surgical dressings as directed, except when bathing or showering.

How Much Do Facial Implants Cost in Berkeley, CA?

The cost of facial implants in Berkeley depends on several factors, including the implants you choose, the implant material, whether you combine them with additional procedures, the surgeon’s experience, and anesthesia and facility fees. All of these factors combine to make a one-of-a-kind price for your facial implant procedure.

To get an accurate estimate, please schedule a consultation at Redwood Facial Plastic Surgery in Berkeley, CA.

Why Choose Dr. Chou?

David W. Chou, MD, is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with years of experience exclusively treating the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Chou spent five years in the San Francisco Bay Area completing his head and neck surgery residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center before moving to New York City for a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital, furthering his specialty in cosmetic procedures, revision rhinoplasty, facial paralysis surgery, and complex reconstruction. He then went on to serve as an Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic Surgery at the esteemed Emory University School of Medicine for several years before moving back to the East Bay.

Dr. Chou is double Board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS) and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).

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