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Body and facial implants *

Facial implants

In recent years filler became very popular to replace lost soft tissues of the face or poor bony structure. In some cases non- invasive rhinoplasty (nose job) with filler may be attractive. However, as time progresses patients start to realize that fillers must be repeated indefinitely and trauma of injection, swellings and bruising will need to repeated. Also costs of injections add up quickly.

Because of that there is growing and returning interest in facial implants - either silicone (most popular) or Porex material. These are considered permanent and unless some complications occur do not need to be replaced or repeated. In some cases implants are the best and sometimes the only option to achieve desirable results.

Body Implants

Body implants, other than breast implants are primarily used to increase the size of specific muscles.

At one time, muscle enhancer implant procedures were relatively rare. However, body implant surgery has become more common and is recognized as a more stable and permanent solution to body augmentation than can be found with fat injection augmentation.

Muscle implants surgically build out underdeveloped muscle groups in the body. These muscle deficiencies can be caused by genetics or injury, or more frequently a desire for improved contours and aesthetics.

Cultural influences of the concept of beauty plays a part in the increased demand for body implants.

Body implants, other than those for the breasts, are composed of solid, soft silicone elastomer material. Since these implants are not filled with gel or fluid, they don’t rupture or degrade.

While body implant surgery is very safe, it also needs to be done by a surgeon with a high aesthetic sensibility, great skill, and experience in addressing these anatomical locations.

Frequently requested muscle enhancer implants include: pectoral, biceps, triceps, trapezius, thigh, calf, and buttock implants.

Facial implants

Body implants

*Individual results may vary and there are no guarantees that you will experience the same results as those mentioned here.