|









|
|
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.

|
home
| about cheek augmentation | your options &
more | plastic surgeon info | consultation
info
surgery preparation | the
surgery | recovery | links | about
us
Are you lost? Site
Index
(Updated on 03/01/10)
© 2009 - 2010 Ceatus Media Group LLC
Images and text on this site belong to Ceatus Media Group. Copying or reproducing any text or graphics from this website is strictly prohibited by copyright law. Please read our copyright infringement policy.
|