Many women find themselves fretting over their different facial structures, weak jaw, or not so plump cheeks. These changes in the face are a natural part of aging, and cannot be reversed through creams or anti-aging serums. Perhaps a ​facelift​ is not yet in the cards? This can leave women wondering what options they have when it comes to restoring a youthful visage. If you find yourself worrying about a small chin, weak jawline, or uneven symmetry contour, ​Dr. Pamela Henderson’s​ facial implants in Scottsdale can help restore balance to your face.

What are facial implants?

Facial implants​ are special implants that are placed in different areas of your face to highlight certain aspects of your face such as your chin or your cheeks. Any area of your face can be enhanced with facial implants, but the most common sites include the cheeks, the chin, and the jawline are the most common sites for facial implants. Like breast implants, they are safe and can last many years.

What are the implants made out of?

The implants are made of materials compatible with your body. The two most common kinds of materials are silicone or Gortex. Dr. Henderson will help you choose which material is the most compatible for your body. The size and shape of the implant varies greatly depending on your facial symmetry and structure. Dr. Henderson will evaluate your ideal facial structure to determine the size and shape of the implant. If your checks are deep but your jawline is well proportioned, the implants placed in the cheek may be larger to compensate.

Kinds of implants

Chin implants are implants placed in the chin. They are designed to boost the size and degree of projection of a previously weak or shallow chin. This procedure is ideal for women and men who struggle with matching the symmetry of the forehead and face. If needed, cheek implants can be added for added fullness to compliment the chin and increase the projection of the cheekbones. Jaw implants help increase the width of your jaw making your lower face appear fuller. For people with a weak jaw it can appear to slope to the chin rather than creating a well-defined angle from the ear to the chin.

What is the procedure like?

On the day of your procedure, Dr. Henderson will administer sedation anesthesia for your comfort although some patients are able to tolerate the procedure under local anesthesia alone. If you are having cheek implants placed, she will mark the areas to add the implants. She will then make a small incision through the mouth and insert the implant. This way, any scarring is hidden inside the cheek. For chin implants, she will make a small incision under the jawline in a natural crease. Once finished, she will close the incisions with small sutures that will expedite healing and can be removed in one week. She will monitor your progress for several weeks after your procedure to ensure that the implants heal correctly and remain in their original place.

If you ready to fill out your face and feel young again, Dr. Henderson can help you restore balance to your face. Call her office today at (480) 596-6886 to book a preliminary appointment, fill out the ​online form​ and spend more time on her website to learn more about her expert techniques.