Vital Information About Chin and Cheek Augmentation
Serving Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and the Northern Colorado Area
Anesthesia: Usually general, under certain circumstances, the procedure may be performed under local anesthesia with sedation.
Location: Surgery Center, Hospital or in the clinic for simple cases.
Surgery Length: 1-2 hours.
Length of stay: Outpatient - home the same day.
Discomfort: Mild to moderate and can be tolerated with prescribed pain medication. Anticipate 2-7 days of this medication.
Swelling: Lasts 1-2 weeks following chin implant and 2-3 weeks following cheek implants. You can reduce swelling through constant head elevation and frequent application of ice for the first 48 hours after surgery.
Bruising: Uncommon
Sutures: If the incisions are inside your mouth, then absorbable sutures will be used and do not require removal. If skin incisions are used, sutures will be removed in 5 days.
Make-up: May be worn the day after surgery.
Presentable in public: You will be presentable in one to two weeks.
Work: You may feel capable of returning within 2-5 days, but your appearance will be the limiting factor.
Exercise: May be resumed in 2 weeks.
Final Result: Will be seen between one and two months. Adhering to all instructions given by your surgeon is essential to the outcome of your surgery.
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13701 E. Mississippi Ave, Suite 220
Aurora, CO 80012
303-367-9000
800-292-4691
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