Chin & Cheek Augmentation in Charlotte, NC

The recovery from these procedures is not exceptionally difficult. After surgery, the treated area will be bandaged so the area heals correctly and is protected. The bandages will remain for several days, and you will need to restrict your activities for at least one week. Some swelling and bruising is normal, but our use of specialized vitamin supplements can help you heal more quickly and ward off inflammation and bruising. There is little pain associated with these procedures, and after the first few days, it is not likely you will need to use any pain medication.

Yes. Medical-grade silicone implants used in chin and cheek augmentation are designed to be long-lasting, and most patients enjoy their results for many years. Implants can be removed or exchanged if your goals or circumstances change, but doing so requires an additional surgical procedure.

Medical-grade silicone is the most commonly used material for both chin and cheek implants. It is firm yet flexible, closely mimics the feel of natural tissue, and has a well-established safety record in facial surgery.

Many patients choose to address both areas in a single procedure, which reduces total recovery time and allows Dr. Beck to calibrate the result as a unified composition rather than treating each feature in isolation.

Chin and cheek augmentation are typically performed under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation, depending on the scope of the procedure and whether it is being combined with other surgeries.

Most standalone chin or cheek augmentation procedures take between one and two hours. Combined procedures will take longer depending on what else is being addressed.

As with any surgical procedure, risks include infection, implant shifting, temporary or permanent changes in sensation, and unfavorable scarring. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon with dedicated facial surgery experience significantly reduces these risks.

Patients should have fully developed facial bones before undergoing implant surgery, which typically means waiting until at least the late teens or early twenties. Exact readiness depends on individual skeletal development rather than age alone.

Light activity is generally fine after the first week, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least three to four weeks. Dr. Beck will provide specific guidance based on your procedure and how your recovery progresses.