Facial Implant Surgery
in Fort Lauderdale
Enhance Your Appearance with Chin, Jaw, and Cheek Implants
The structure of your face is shaped by three key components: skin, soft tissues, and underlying facial bones. When these elements are out of balance, features such as a recessed chin, undefined jawline, or flattened cheeks can create disharmony in your appearance. These concerns can also affect your self-image and confidence.
At Thomassen Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. John Thomassen offers facial implant surgery to bring balance, projection, and definition to your features. By enhancing skeletal structure, facial implants create natural-looking contours and a more youthful, proportionate appearance.
Benefits of Facial Implants
Facial implants can:
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Improve chin projection and balance your profile
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Define the jawline for a stronger, more structured look
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Restore volume and lift to the cheeks
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Create symmetry and harmony in overall facial proportions
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Enhance long-term confidence and self-image
Am I a Candidate for Facial Implant Surgery?
Ideal candidates for facial implants include:
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Adults whose facial growth is complete (typically late adolescence)
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Individuals with weak chins, recessed jaws, or flattened cheeks
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Patients in good overall health without medical conditions that impair healing
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Those seeking long-lasting, natural improvements in facial structure
Types of Facial Implants
Chin Implants (Mentoplasty)
A small or recessed chin can make the face appear unbalanced. A chin implant enhances projection and balance, aligning the chin with the lips and nose.
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Incision options: inside the mouth (intraoral) or under the chin (submental)
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Often combined with other procedures such as a facelift or neck lift for comprehensive rejuvenation
Jaw Implants (Angle of the Jaw)
Jaw implants add width and definition to the lower face. This procedure is especially popular for patients seeking a more masculine or structured appearance.
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Incisions: placed discreetly inside the mouth
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Enhances the strength and symmetry of the jawline
Cheek Implants (Malar Implants)
Flat or recessed cheeks can make the face look aged or tired. Cheek implants restore youthful fullness and lift to the midface.
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Corrects the “negative vector” appearance (when the midface lacks projection)
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Incisions: typically inside the mouth, but may also be placed through the eyelid or hairline when combined with other facial procedures
Am I a Candidate for Facial Implant Surgery?
Ideal candidates for facial implants include:
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Adults whose facial growth is complete (typically late adolescence)
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Individuals with weak chins, recessed jaws, or flattened cheeks
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Patients in good overall health without medical conditions that impair healing
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Those seeking long-lasting, natural improvements in facial structure
Anesthesia and Procedure
Facial implant procedures are performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia at Dr. Thomassen’s accredited surgery center in Fort Lauderdale. Incisions are carefully placed to remain hidden, and techniques are customized to each patient’s needs.
Recovery and Results
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Initial results are visible immediately, but swelling may obscure contours for several weeks.
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Most swelling resolves in a few months, revealing the final balanced, refined look.
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Results are long-lasting, with implants designed to integrate naturally with your features.
Why Choose Dr. Thomassen for Facial Implants in Fort Lauderdale?
Dr. Thomassen combines advanced surgical skill with an artistic eye for facial balance. With extensive experience in chin, jaw, and cheek implant surgery, he tailors each procedure to achieve natural, long-lasting results that enhance your confidence.
Schedule a consultation today to explore whether facial implants in Fort Lauderdale are right for you.
Visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeon's website for more information about this procedure.