Face
Facial Implants
Solid implants placed along the jawline or cheekbones to add structural definition. Used to balance facial proportions or correct congenital underdevelopment.
Overview
Jaw and cheek implants are solid, pre-shaped pieces of biocompatible material placed under the skin along the jawline or over the cheekbones. They add structural definition rather than volume, which makes them an alternative to filler or fat grafting in patients who want a permanent correction. Jaw implants are placed along the chin and angle of the jaw to strengthen the lower-face profile. Cheek implants restore or add projection to the midface. Both are placed through small incisions inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar.
Who it's for
The right candidate.
Patients seeking permanent structural definition along the jawline, chin, or cheekbones — most often to address a recessive chin, weak jaw angle, or flat midface. An alternative to filler for patients who want a permanent result.
Technique
How it's done.
Pre-shaped implants made of biocompatible material are placed through small incisions inside the mouth, leaving no visible scar. Sizing is done in consultation with computer imaging or trial implants to confirm proportions before final placement.
Where this happens
Our own surgery center.
One roof, one team.
Dr. Azadgoli operates at The Practice Healthcare's fully independent, on-property ambulatory surgery center — a Medicare-certified, physician-led facility recognized by Newsweek as one of California's top centers for independent, privately owned surgery.
Consultation, surgery, aftercare, and recovery all happen in one building, with the same team. No outside hospital. No new staff to meet the day of surgery. The same person who checked you in at the consult is there when you wake up.
What to expect
From consultation to recovery.
Outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. Significant swelling for one to two weeks; final result over two to three months as edema resolves. A soft diet for the first week.
Insurance & coverage
Patient Advocacy handles the paperwork.
Our advocacy team verifies benefits, pursues pre-authorizations, and appeals denials. You don't navigate insurance on your own.
Cosmetic procedures are generally not covered by insurance. For reconstructive or medically necessary work, our advocacy team verifies your benefits and presents the out-of-pocket estimate before anything is scheduled.
How we work with insurance
- 1 Verification by expertsOur advocacy team verifies your benefits before any procedure — so we know exactly what is and is not covered.
- 2 Patient advocacy & follow-throughWe aggressively pursue pre-authorizations, appeal denials when appropriate, and hold carriers accountable to their commitments.
- 3 Financial transparencyYou receive a clear written estimate of potential out-of-pocket costs. No surprises on the day of surgery.
- 4 Collaboration with carriersOur team handles documentation and communication directly with your insurance company.
- 5 Options & supportIf a procedure is not covered, we walk you through cash-pay options, financing, and other pathways to care.
FAQ
Common questions.
Implant or filler?
Filler is reversible and adjustable but needs repeat treatment every six to eighteen months. Implants are permanent and provide more structural definition but require surgery. The right choice depends on what the patient wants long-term.
Can implants be removed if I do not like them?
Yes. The implants are not fused to the bone and can be removed through the same incision approach if needed. Removal is rare when sizing is done carefully at the start.
How long do they last?
Indefinitely. The implants are inert and do not break down over time.
Where are the incisions?
Inside the mouth, between the lip and gum. There are no visible external scars.
Can the implants shift?
Once tissue has healed around them, they are stable. Shifting in the first weeks is rare with proper fixation and a soft-food diet during early healing.
How is sizing decided?
In consultation with computer imaging or by trying intraoperative sizers. Conservative sizing is the default — implants can be exchanged for larger but rarely smaller without re-creating the pocket.
Ready to discuss facial implants?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Azadgoli and her team to explore your options.
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