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It is not only the skin that needs to be addressed to correct the signs of facial aging, but facial soft tissues, including subcutaneous tissue, fat, and facial bones that lose volume and projection over time. Proper selection of implants requires a working knowledge of general size, thickness, and material composition of available implant types. Alloplastic facial implants offer the surgeon many advantages over autogenous tissue, including easy availability of material and simplicity of the operative procedure. The technique of facial implantation as well as possible complications are discussed. With all implant types and materials, careful surgical technique is crucial in minimizing the risks of extrusion and infection. Both cheek and chin implants can serve to replace lost volume with relative simplicity and low morbidity. In the properly selected patients, alloplastic facial implantation can yield highly satisfying results and may complement other facial plastic surgical procedures.
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Bassichis, B.A. (2012). Facial Implants. In: Erian, A., Shiffman, M. (eds) Advanced Surgical Facial Rejuvenation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17838-2_19
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