A youthful, attractive face depends on balance among the facial features. If you are bothered by a weak chin or flattened, hollow cheeks, board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jerold Olson can help. He can place cheek, chin, or mandibular facial implants at his Tucson practice to add subtle, natural-looking definition to your facial structure.
The patient is a 34-year-old woman who was interested in improvement of the appearance of her nose and chin. She felt the appearance of nose slightly detracted from other features. Dr. Olson recommended should undergo open rhinoplasty as well as placement of a chin implant. Both procedures were performed in an outpatient surgical... Read More
Young woman post rhinoplasty and chin augmentation with Dr. Olson. She consulted with Dr. Olson with an interest to improve her facial profile. Dr. Olson was able to demonstrate the changes possible with his digital imager. She proceeded with her open rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. This is her result 6 months post surg... Read More
Young woman consulted with Dr. Olson about her chin. She felt her profile would look better with a pronounced chin. Dr. Olson was able to show her using his digital imager how he could change and improve her profile. She proceeded with the the chin augmentation procedure and is very happy with her profile. Read More
Young woman interested in improving the appearance of her nose. She researched local doctors who were board certified and specialized on the face. She consulted with Dr. Olsonwho used digital imagery to demonstrate how he could improve the shape of her nose. Dr. Olson was also able to show her how a chin implant could her si... Read More
Young woman interested in improving the appearance of her chin. She felt she did not have depth. Dr. Olson recommended during her consultation he could surgically place a chin implant to give her depth and projection. Dr. Olson was able to demonstrate the appearance of the chin implant with the use of his digital i... Read More
Young woman interested in improving the appearance of her nose and chin. She consulted with Dr. Olson who was able to use his digital imager to demonstrate the changes he can accomplish with her nose and chin. Patient proceeded with a rhinoplasty and chin implant. 30 days post sugery is very satisfied with her re... Read More
Young woman concerned about her chin and nose appearance. She researched doctors in Arizona who were board certified and experienced. She was pleased to see Dr. Olson has been practicing in Tucson, AZ for over 18 years. She consulted with Dr. Olson who recommended a chin implant and rhinoplasty. This photo is 1 one month pos... Read More
What are the benefits of facial implants for the cheeks, mandible, and chin?
Dr. Olson has the expertise and aesthetic eye needed to use facial implants to enhance each patient’s femininity or masculinity. Improvements often include:
Adding facial balance when the nose appears large
Defining flattened cheeks
Rejuvenating a soft jawline
Creating a strong jawline (in men)
Correcting facial bone loss due to aging
Facial implants can complement the results of other facial plastic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty or a facelift.
Meet Your Surgeon
Board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jerold Olson is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor® who specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. A leader in the field with advanced expertise in rhinoplasty, he delivers exceptional results with compassion and a commitment to helping you look and feel your best.
What happens at a consultation for facial implants?
Dr. Olson uses digital imaging analysis to understand your desired results and help you visualize the possible improvements from surgery. This information helps him choose the style, position, and size of the implant.
How is facial implant surgery performed?
Dr. Olson performs facial implant surgery as an office procedure using local anesthetic but prefers outpatient in an ambulatory center, so patients are more comfortable. If it is being combined with another procedure, he may perform the surgery in a surgery center using general anesthesia. Cheek and mandibular implants are typically placed through incisions hidden inside the mouth or through the incisions used for a facelift. Chin implants may be placed through an incision under the chin or inside the lower lip. In most cases, the resulting scars are unnoticeable.
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What can I expect during recovery after facial implant surgery?
Patients generally take about a week off work after cheek or chin implant surgery when the procedure is performed on its own. If facial implants are placed as part of another procedure, recovery will vary with the surgical plan. Dr. Olson will give you post-op guidelines to follow to help you have a smooth recovery and satisfying results.
Are there alternatives to facial implants?
Instead of facial implants, dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA and Restylane® Lyft can be injected into the cheeks and chin to add volume and definition. These treatments provide beautiful results that last about 1 to 2 years with little to no downtime.
