Maan Plastic Surgery, led by Dr. Z in Los Gatos, offers chin and cheek enhancement procedures to help you achieve a more defined, balanced, and youthful appearance. Whether you want to enhance your natural features or address age-related volume loss, our customized treatments are designed to help you achieve your goals with natural-looking results.
Augment Your Facial Contours
Chin and cheek enhancement are cosmetic procedures designed to augment and redefine the contours of your face. Chin enhancement is for individuals with a weak or receding chin, while cheek enhancement is recommended for individuals looking to add volume and definition to their cheeks. Both procedures involve using implants or other techniques to add volume and structure to your facial features, creating a more balanced and harmonious appearance.
How Chin Enhancement Works
Chin enhancement, also known as chin augmentation, is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the size and shape of the chin. We use various techniques to achieve optimal results, including chin implants. During the procedure, a customized implant is placed directly on the bone of the chin, creating a more defined and balanced facial profile. This procedure is performed to correct an undersized chin without adequate projection.
How Cheek Augmentation Works
Cheek augmentation adds volume and definition to the cheeks, creating a more youthful and contoured appearance. At Maan Plastic Surgery, we use various techniques to achieve optimal results, including fat grafting and implants. During the procedure, a customized implant is placed in the cheek area, adding volume and restoring facial contours. Alternatively, the surgeon may harvest fat cells from another part of your body and inject them into the cheeks.
Chin & Cheek Enhancement Correct:
- Weak or receding chin
- Flat or undefined cheeks
- Asymmetrical or unbalanced facial features
- Aging-related volume loss in the chin and cheek area
- Lack of facial definition and contour
- Dissatisfaction with the appearance of the chin or cheeks
Candidates for Chin & Cheek Enhancement:
- Adults in good overall health
- Individuals with a weak or receding chin
- Individuals with flat or undefined cheeks
- Those with asymmetrical or unbalanced facial features
- Individuals experiencing age-related volume loss in the chin and cheek area
- Patients seeking to enhance or improve their natural facial features
- Individuals dissatisfied with the appearance of their chin or cheeks
- Individuals in good overall health, both physically and mentally
- Individuals with realistic expectations about the outcome of the procedure
Your Chin & Cheek Enhancement Session
At Maan Plastic Surgery, we understand that every patient is unique with different goals. That’s why we offer a comprehensive consultation to evaluate your candidacy for chin and cheek enhancement and design a customized treatment plan that meets your needs and goals. During your consultation, Dr. Z will review your medical history, discuss your aesthetic goals, and recommend the appropriate treatment options based on your unique needs.
For chin augmentation, Dr. Z prefers to use customized implants inserted through a small incision under the chin or inside the mouth. The procedure takes 45 minutes to an hour and is performed using local anesthesia with IV sedation. After the procedure, you can return home within a few hours, and most patients resume normal activities within a week.
For cheek augmentation, Dr. Z uses various techniques, including fat grafting. He will discuss the benefits of each option with you and recommend the appropriate treatment plan. If you opt for fat grafting, he’ll use liposuction to harvest excess fat cells from the abdomen or other areas and inject them into the targeted region using a cannula.
Your Journey to Recovery: Side Effects & Downtime
After your chin or cheek enhancement, it’s important to give your body time to heal and recover. While every patient’s experience is unique, there are some common side effects and downtime you should be aware of.
After chin augmentation, you may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the treatment area. These side effects are normal and typically subside within a few days to a week. You may also need to limit your diet to soft foods for the first few days after the procedure. Most patients can return to work and normal activities within a week, but you should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
After cheek augmentation, you may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the treatment area. These side effects are normal and typically subside within a few days to a week. You may need to avoid sleeping on your face and limit your diet to soft foods for the first few days. Most patients can return to work and normal activities, but you should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Z
Dr. Z is a renowned plastic surgeon specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He trained at Stanford and has expertise in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. This deep understanding of aging and regenerative potential allows him to offer patients personalized treatment plans that achieve optimal results. Dr. Z is dedicated to helping each patient achieve their aesthetic goals. We invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Z to learn more about how we can help you achieve your desired look.
