Facial implants are a cornerstone of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, providing a permanent solution for structural deficiencies that cannot be addressed by soft tissue fillers or fat transfer alone.
By augmenting the underlying skeletal framework, implants restore volumetric balance, improve facial definition, and create proportional harmony across the three main planes of the face: the forehead, the midface, and the jawline.
The primary function of a facial implant is to act as a synthetic extension of the bone. Unlike injectable fillers, which sit within the skin or muscle and can shift or dissolve over time, implants are fixed directly to or against the facial skeleton. This provides a stable foundation that mimics natural bone structure.
Restore structural balance and definition
Facial implants are made of biocompatible materials and are designed to last a lifetime. They do not require the maintenance of repetitive injections, making them a cost-effective and time-efficient long-term solution.
Facial Implants at Wood MediSpa near Exeter
Facial implants are an incredible secret weapon used at Wood MediSpa as a key tool for rebalancing features to achieve natural-looking, proportionate results.. There are several types of implant available, used in both men and women – all carefully chosen for you by one of our expert surgeons using their extensive experience of placing these implants.
For both men and women, facial implants can totally rebalance the aesthetics of the face by working with your existing anatomy to give a more harmonised result.
Whether this is helping to improve a weak chin, to restore volume and projection in the cheek or help create jawline definition – there is an implant to help.
The Wood MediSpa Approach
Facial implants are often incorporated into broader Pan-Facial Rejuvenation surgery, where multiple procedures are combined for the most harmonious outcome.
- Combination Techniques: Chin or cheek implants are often as part of procedures like the Deep Plane Facelift, fat transfer, and CO2 laser resurfacing to address both structural bone loss and skin laxity.
- Submalar Shell Cheek Implants: A specific technique used at Wood MediSpa involves combined submalar shell implants to restore volume to the midface and cheek area, often as part of a facelift journey.
- Chin and Mandibular Augmentation: Mandibular implants are frequently used for reshaping chins and jawlines to improve a patient’s profile and overall facial symmetry.
Custom Implants
Our surgeons will guide you through the process of implant selection to reflect your desired outcome. We have a range of high quality and safe implants available from leading industry suppliers.
With our on site ultra-low radiation cone-beam CT scanner, we can capture precise images of your facial skeleton and in certain cases 3D print aspects of your facial bone structure to help plan your surgery. We can then select the optimum shape and size of implant to best fit your anatomy or even create custom patient-specific implants. This precision ensures that the restoration of balance is exact, reducing the risk of palpable edges or asymmetry. A bespoke approach allows for the correction of even the most minute skeletal discrepancies, resulting in a look that is entirely natural and integrated.
Mandibular Angle Implants
Mandibular implants are used to add definition to the lower face. In women this can be used to create a stronger but feminine jawline – either creating definition or can even be used to create an Angelina Jolie-like jawline.
In men, this can be used to create a more chiselled jawline to widen the lower third of the face By increasing the lateral width of the jaw, implants create a clearer separation between the face and the neck, providing a more masculine or strong appearance depending on the patient’s goals.
This structural change improves facial balance by ensuring the lower face is wide enough to support the features above it.
Cheek Implants
Cheek implants are used to help restore lost volume creating fuller more youthful cheeks or simply create a more contoured look.
Malar implants sit on the cheekbones to increase width and height, creating the high cheekbone look that defines a youthful, structured face. Submalar implants are placed lower to fill in the “hollow” area just below the cheekbone, which is often associated with a gaunt or prematurely aged appearance.
By restoring this volume, implants provide a lifting effect to the midface, reducing the prominence of nasolabial folds and restoring the “inverted triangle” of beauty—where the widest part of the face is at the cheeks, tapering down to a defined chin.
Chin Implants
A chin implant can enhance the contours, shape and balance of the face by increasing the projection of the chin and can also lessen the appearance of a prominent nose that overpowers the face due to a weaker chin.
This adjustment to the lower third of the face is often critical for achieving a balanced side profile, as it creates a stronger transition between the face and the neck.
Functional and Reconstructive Utility
Facial implants play a vital role in reconstructive surgery following trauma, cancer resection, or congenital abnormalities.
When facial bones are fractured or lost due to injury, implants can replace missing volume and restore the patient’s pre-injury appearance.
For conditions like Hemifacial Microsomia, where one side of the face is underdeveloped, custom implants can be 3D-printed to match the unique anatomy of the patient, restoring symmetry that would be impossible to achieve through other means.
The psychological benefit of restoring facial balance is immense. Patients often report that they no longer feel the need to hide their profile or use heavy contouring makeup. By aligning the physical features with the patient’s internal sense of self, facial implants provide a permanent boost in self-esteem and social confidence.