Facial Implants in NYC

With a double board certification in facial plastic surgery and ENT medicine, Dr. Westreich has devoted his career to perfecting the human appearance above the neck. His meticulous attention to detail, consummate artistry and extensive training in facial cosmetic techniques sets him apart as among the most qualified surgeons in NYC to perform facial implant surgery. He is keenly aware of creating a natural result that cannot be detected, yet is subtly noticed by friends, family and co-workers as being a wonderful, welcomed improvement.

Most of the time the procedure will be performed under general anesthesia, although twilight sedation is also an option in some cases. This can be discussed in-depth during your consultation so that you and the doctor arrive at the most comfortable scenario for your needs. Facial implant surgery typically lasts 1-3 hours, as surgical time will depend greatly on whether additional procedures such as blepharoplasty, facelift or rhinoplasty are being performed in tandem.

The chin implant – An incision is created submentally (under the chin), or within the lining of the gums. Rest assured that Dr. Westreich will always seek to pursue the most minimally invasive surgical technique that requires the least amount of scarring. Once a small pocket is formed, the implant is placed within and adjusted to complement the rest of the face. The doctor will then suture the opening and the healing process can begin.

The cheek implant – When a client is undergoing blepharoplasty, facelift or a brow lift, incisions used in these procedures can be reused for facial implant surgery. This minimizes scarring and downtime significantly, and the combination treatment can also be more cost-effective. If cheek implant surgery is performed alone, the incisions will be placed either underneath the eyes, or within the upper mouth. Once a carefully formed pocket is created, the doctor will then slide the cheek implants into place, suture the openings and dress the wounds to reduce post-operative swelling.

While some mild pain, discomfort and swelling is to be expected, most clients can expect to manage post-operative pain quite easily through medications prescribed by Dr. Westreich. Most symptoms will evaporate within 7-10 days. Rigorous exercise should be avoided at first to give the face time to properly heal. A liquid diet may also be recommended so that the client can avoid irritating the jaw muscles. Results will be visible right away, but once the swelling has died down six weeks later, you will be able to discern the most prominent changes.