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Cheek, chin and jaw implant surgery are procedures to reshape the contours of these features. The implants themselves are specially formed solid, biocompatible materials designed to augment the physical structures of the face and create more defined contours and angles.
Reshaping the chin is often combined with a facelift, blepharoplasty or rhinoplasty to achieve facial proportion. Incisions for cheek implants are made through the hairline or lower eyelids, while a chin or jaw implant incision is usually hidden in the mouth. The incisions are normally closed with absorbable sutures that dissolve over the next seven to 10 days. Bruising and swelling may last for several days and make talking and eating a little difficult for a short time. While the initial results are visible almost immediately, it may take several months for swelling to fully dissipate. Results are permanent unless the implants are removed. 
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