The Operation

Anaesthesia

The implants are usually placed with the patients under general anaesthetic in a full operating room.

Operative Technique

The opening, or incision, used to site the implant varies with the type of implant and whether or not other procedures are also being performed. The aim is to always use a hidden scar. Jaw line implants are almost always inserted via small incisions within the mouth, leaving no visible external scars. Chin implants can be placed either via an oral route or through a small incision located under the chin (this route is particularly preferred when a neck lift or similar procedure is being performed at the same time). Cheek implants are also usually placed via the mouth leaving no visible external scar, but can be placed through lower eyelid incisions if a lower eyelid reduction is being performed at the same time.