Facial Plastic Surgery

Sandpoint, Hayden, Coeur d’Alene and North Idaho

Chin and Cheek Reshaping

Chin and cheek reshaping can enhance the contour of the facial structure and profile. Facial sculpting can correct balance imperfections due to a receding chin or prominent nose, as well as create a more youthful overall appearance. Facial implants are commonly used to create this balance permanently, although fat injections are also an effective treatment option which utilize your own tissue and may need to be repeated over time.

Chin Reshaping

Chin reshaping (genioplasty or mentoplasty) can bring balance and harmony to your face and neck. A chin which is too large or too small can disrupt the appearance of your entire face. This imbalance can create the illusion of a nose which is too large or too small, or it may make you look older than you really are.

A chin that is too large or misshapen can be corrected with reduction by surgically sculpting the bone. A protruding chin can make your nose appear to be too small. It can make you look older than you really are, creating the look of the chin and nose coming together that is associated with old age.

Chin Augmentation

If your chin is too small, it can affect the appearance of your entire face and neck. Some patients seeking nose reshaping discover that strengthening the chin is the more appropriate option to make the nose appear smaller and bring balance to the face. A weak chin can also create the look of a double chin or a fleshy neck, both of which make you look older.

Chin augmentation can be accomplished by altering the bone of the chin or inserting an implant. The surgery is performed through an incision inside the mouth or under the chin, where it is hidden. Both of these methods are used to permanently strengthen the chin. Chin augmentation can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures including nose reshaping and liposuction of the neck.

Cheek Augmentation

Augmentation of your cheekbones can create a more youthful, balanced and full face. Cheek implants are placed over your natural cheekbones through an incision inside the mouth or in conjunction with other incisions used for lower eyelid or brow surgery. Other options to augment the cheeks include fat transfer procedures and filler injections, which also work to create more beautiful fullness in the cheek area.

Dr. Michelle Spring provides surgical expertise and exceptional patient care in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Sandpoint, Ponderay, and all of Northern Idaho. With extensive training in breast surgery, body contouring, and facial surgery, she offers cosmetic procedures with an emphasis on natural results, safety and personal attention to your individual goals. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, learn more by viewing our Plastic Surgery Photo Gallery or FAQ's page, and contact Dr. Spring today to schedule your Chin or cheek augmentation consultation.

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