Mandibular Implant Surgery

Dr. Doumit is an internationally recognized leader in facial surgery. He has authored a few plastic surgery textbook chapters and articles on facial implant surgery. Because of his experience, he was asked to design a cheek implant that is commonly used. Dr. Doumit also spent a year training with Dr Yaremchuk, a known world leader in facial cosmetic and implant surgery, at Harvard Medical School.

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Ideal Candidate

Jaws are another area of the face that can be corrected through surgery. The angle of the lower jaws (just below the ear) is frequently augmented by an implant to give more width to the lower face. The implant will also outline the jawline and add volume to the jaw.

Procedure

This operation is done under general anesthesia. It lasts about an hour or two. Mandibular (jaw) implants are inserted through incisions made inside the mouth on either side of the lower lip. The implants are fixed into position with one or two screws. The incision is then closed.

Recovery

Jaw implants do not cause much pain. Swelling and minor bruising is gone in 7 to 14 days. There is no scar, and all sutures will dissolve over 10 to 14 days.

Results

The results of your jaw (mandibular) implant surgery are seen immediately following surgery. Cold compresses placed over both sides of the face every hour for fifteen minutes (while awake) will decrease swelling and bruising. Swelling following mandibular implant surgery will decrease significantly over the first week. Swelling will continue to decrease over time and it should disappear completely after 4 to 6 weeks as your outcomes appear.

Safety

All procedures carry some risk. Possible complications from Jaw implant and chin surgery include: infection, bleeding, change in skin sensation due to nerve injury, swelling, and bruising.

Cost

Porous Polyethylene Implants for Bilaterale Mandibular Angle: 13 450 $ (Price includes the cost of the operating room, implants, surgeon, and anesthesiologist)