Dr. Buckingham’s Q&A

August 31, 2009

Chin Augmentation Material

Filed under: Chin/Cheek Augmentation — Tags: , , , — Dr. Edward D. Buckingham, M.D. @ 3:40 pm

Mike,

Thanks for your question regarding chin augmentation material.  We use a company called Impantech for our implants.  We usually us silicone implants.  Silicone is a polymer of siloxane.  It can be made into a liquid, gel, semi-solid or solid depending on how many molecules you link together.  In the case of chin implants it is a flexible solid, ie bendable but maintains its shape.  We also will us autologous fat to augment the chin in certain circumstances.  I hope you find this information helpful.  Please feel free to contact us with any further questions.

Ed Buckingham


Dr. Edward Buckingham is a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes in Rhinopalsty, Facelifts, Eyelid Surgery, BOTOX, and many other
Cosmetic Facial procedures. His office is located in Austin, Texas and services the surrounding areas including: Sunset Valley, West Lake Hills, Cedar Park,
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