Additional Procedures Commonly Performed With Cheek Augmentation

Additional Plastic Surgery Procedures

Many times facial harmony can be achieved with simply a cheek enhancement procedure, however sometimes it isn't even your cheeks at all, other times other procedures may help you achieve a more balanced profile. Please do not feel that these procedures are ever necessary, think of them as information made available for your research.

Facial Liposuction Including Submental Liposuction
Facial Liposuction or sub-mental or sub-mentum liposuction is the removal of fat from under the chin from either an intra oral incision or and extra-oral (transdermal) incision. Sometimes this is called a "double-chin". This procedure can significantly reduce the appearance of excess facial fat causing an overweight or heavy appearance, a nonexistent chin or even a larger nose. This can be a result of aging, obesity, or heredity. Some patients even request or may benefit from both sub-mentum liposuction and a chin implant to complete the look, if needed. The removal of this excess fat pocket can significantly define a lower facial structure.

Some patients may even have their jowl fat removed along their jaw line. If it is the lower cheek fat you desire to remove such as if you believe you have "chipmunk" cheeks or a very round face that seems to be there to stay, perhaps you'd like buccal fat extraction (below). Please see the Facial Liposuction Section on the Facial Plastic Surgery Network website for more information on submental liposuction.

Buccal Fat Extraction
Buccal fat extraction, usually pronounced BUCK-ull, like a belt buckle, is the procedure to remove the fat pads that augment the lower cheeks. If you purse your lips to whistle or when you see someone drink through a straw you will usually notice a more chiseled, hollow look. Buccal fat removal is also a procedure that is often sought to remedy fleshy cheeks. However, even without buccal fat removal many persons in their late 20's to early 30's begin to naturally see this thinner-cheeked appearance as they age. Hence, more reason to fully research your hereditary facial structure and calculate your age versus fat loss before committing. This is actually a commonly performed procedure in conjunction with cheek augmentation. Please see the Buccal Fat Extraction Section on the Facial Plastic Surgery Network website for more information.

Rhinoplasty Or "Nose Job"
Rhinoplasty is the surgery of the nose to define, reshape or create symmetry through out the face with the nose as the center of attention. This procedure is a very delicate and difficult operation and one should not rush into this surgery without fully preparing themselves, emotionally and mentally for it. Plus, not all surgeons are capable of giving you a wonderful nasal result. So please research your surgeon carefully.

Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation, or mentoplasty, is the use of a synthetic or biological implant to augment, or make the chin more symmetrical. It can give balance to an otherwise less defined face. The chin is the base of the face and if there is deficiency, balance will not be present.

Some surgeons will draw or paint on a photo of your face to show you what the change would be or utilize computer imagery to help portray the possibilities. However, you mustn't rely on the accuracy of the surgical outcome when computer imaging is utilized. The image is only an approximation. Chin augmentation can be very subtle and beneficial when performed correctly. When it is not, it can be very obvious and unflattering. It also may be that the face needs Mandibular (jaw) with chin augmentation to balance out the features either in addition to or instead of simply mentoplasty. A qualified plastic surgeon can help determine your needs by examining your facial structure and photographs. Please see our sister site, www.chinaugmentation.com, for more information.

Jaw Augmentation
Also known as mandibular augmentation is the use of synthetics or biologicals to augment, or make the jaw bone structure of the face more prominent. It can give balance to an otherwise less defined face or further augment an already existent mandibular structure.

We mostly think of a large jaw as being masculine - and it is. Women need less of a defined jaw than a man would but a weak jaw can take away from an otherwise beautiful face. Even if all of your other facial features were close to ideal, a weak jaw takes away the sense of symmetry and balance. A weak jaw (considered the mandibular area) can make a normal nose appear large and an already prominent nose seem even larger. It may also give the appearance of a 'fleshy' neck. On the other hand a too prominent jaw may give the appearance of being unbalanced and if you are a woman, masculine. The goal should be a balanced relationship between the structure of the face, unless you would like a signature feature. Please see our sister site, www.jawaugmentation.com for more information.

Neck Lift
A Neck Lift, or platysmaplasty and even submental platysmaplasty, is a surgery designed to reduce the loose look of sagging skin in the neck area and under the jaw line. Some patients who complain of having a fleshy neck, jowls, or a "turkey waddle" can benefit from this procedure. Many times patients choose to have a neck lift with their face lift, chin or jaw augmentation procedure. These four procedures can be performed in conjunction with one another for a complete transformation. Please see the Neck Lift Section on the Facial Plastic Surgery Network website for more information on submental liposuction.

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