Surgery of the cheeks and chin

Facial Implant Recovery

Compared to other cosmetic procedures a facial implant is among the easiest to recover from. That's because the underlying tissue is disturbed as little as possible. Only a small pocket must be made to accommodate the implant. No extensive muscle or skin reconstruction is required.

The recovery period for a facial implant is short. Most patients only experience minor swelling and discomfort for the first two days after the surgery, and you can go back to work soon after.

You should be very particular about your oral hygiene. Restricting your diet to simple foods and keeping the mouth as clean as possible can reduce the risk of infection significantly.

Vigorous activities should be avoided for at least a two weeks. Though most side effects subside by the end of the first week, minor swelling may persist for a month or so.

You will see the final result at the end of three months when the swelling has reduced and the tissues have completely healed.

Facial implants are safe and effective, leaving no visible scars or signs of surgery. Few other cosmetic enhancements can make such a difference without many complications

Complications

A minor complication has little risk to the patient's life. The causes for minor complications include unpredictable factors such as a patient's wound healing ability, failure to follow instructions, or just bad luck such as an unexpected allergic reaction to a drug.

Facial implants are minimally invasive, and only require small incisions usually hidden inside the mouth or nostril.

The most common side effect of a facial implant is swelling and bruising of the area. This usually resolves completely in a week.

The only real risks are associated with infection , when the tissues surrounding the implant may get infected . This is difficult to treat and usually requires the removal of the implant. It can be replaced once the infection heals.

A blood clot or hematoma may form under the skin, causing pain and discomfort. This may need removal with a needle and syringe, or may call for a minor procedure.

Even more rare and unpredictable is a shift in the placement of the implant. If the implant happens to get displaced, a corrective surgery may have to be done.

Very rarely, the skin over the implant can break down and form a wound. The implant may extrude from the wound, and this would necessitate removal of the implant.