Facial Implants Surgery in India & UAE — Cheek, Chin & Jaw Augmentation
Facial implants surgery in India from $2,000. Cheek, chin, jaw & temple augmentation by expert plastic surgeons. Natural, balanced facial proportions. Book with GAF Healthcare.
Estimated cost: $2,000 – $5,000 · Average stay: 3–5 days
Facial implants are solid, biocompatible silicone prostheses surgically placed to add volume, definition, and projection to specific areas of the facial skeleton — most commonly the cheekbones (malar/submalar), the chin (mentum), the jaw angles (mandibular angles), and the temples. Unlike injectable fillers, facial implants provide permanent, structural augmentation that does not require repeat treatment, resists migration, and delivers consistent, long-lasting results that move naturally with the face.
Facial proportions are governed by classical aesthetic principles — the golden ratio, the trichion-glabella-subnasale-menton relationship, the ogee curve, and the cheekbone-to-jaw relationship that defines the youthful facial triangle. When certain skeletal areas are naturally underdeveloped (microgenia, a recessive chin; flat malar projection; a narrow jaw angle), even a well-balanced soft tissue face can appear disproportionate. Facial implants address the structural foundation of the face, producing balanced, lasting improvements that no amount of injectable filler can fully replicate in terms of permanence and projection.
India and the UAE have experienced craniofacial and plastic surgeons who perform facial implant surgery using the same implant systems (Implantech, Stryker, Terino Malar System) used in the USA and UK, at 55–70% below equivalent private surgical costs.
Types of Facial Implants
Chin implants (mentoplasty) augment a recessive or weak chin — one that is set back relative to the lower lip, reducing the projection of the lower face. A well-defined, proportionate chin is a critical anchor of facial profile attractiveness. Chin implants range from small, subtle shells that add only a few millimetres of forward projection (appropriate for minor microgenia) to larger implants that add significant chin height, width, and projection for more severe deficiency. Extended anatomical implants wrap around the sides of the chin to augment not only the central projection but also the prejowl area.
Cheek implants (malar augmentation) add projection and contour to the midface — the cheekbone area that is the foundation of the youthful, feminine facial structure. Flat or low cheekbones are a common aesthetic concern among patients of many ethnicities and can be dramatically improved with appropriately sized malar or submalar implants. Malar implants augment the zygomatic body (cheekbone prominence); submalar implants add volume beneath the cheekbone to fill the midface hollowness associated with aging.
Jaw angle implants (mandibular angle augmentation) widen and define the posterior mandible — a feature associated with a square, defined jawline. This is more commonly requested by male patients seeking a stronger jaw definition, but is also used in facial feminisation surgery (paradoxically, creating subtle jaw angle definition can feminise by balancing a narrow lower face). In facial masculinisation, larger, more prominent jaw angle implants create a stronger masculine jaw.
Temple implants address hollow temples — a feature of aging and significant weight loss that gives the face an aged, sunken appearance — by adding volume to the temporal fossa, restoring the smooth convex contour of the youthful temporal region.
Facial Implant Surgery
Most facial implant procedures are performed under general anaesthesia, as day procedures or with one overnight stay. Operating time is 60–150 minutes depending on the number of implants placed simultaneously.
Chin implant: a 2 cm incision is made either inside the lower lip (intraoral approach — no visible external scar) or in the natural crease beneath the chin (submental approach — a small, barely visible scar). A pocket is created over the chin bone (the anterior mandibular surface), carefully dissecting the mentalis muscle and periosteum; the implant is placed in the pocket and secured (with sutures or titanium screws). The pocket is closed in layers. Some surgeons use the intraoral approach exclusively to avoid any external scar.
Cheek implant: a 2 cm intraoral incision is made inside the upper lip (buccal sulcus); the dissection proceeds to the malar eminence (the zygomatic arch prominence); a subperiosteal pocket is created over the cheekbone; the implant is placed and secured with titanium micro-screws or resorbable sutures. Both sides are done through the same buccal approach. There are no visible external scars.
Jaw angle implant: an intraoral posterior incision near the upper and lower molars gives access to the mandibular angle; a subperiosteal pocket is created; the implant is placed and secured. The intraoral approach avoids any external facial scar. Both sides are typically operated on simultaneously.
Procedure Steps
- Pre-operative facial analysis: cephalometric measurements, digital face morphing to simulate implant outcomes, implant size and shape selection
- General anaesthesia; antiseptic preparation
- Intraoral incision; subperiosteal dissection to bone; pocket created to exact implant dimensions
- Implant placed and confirmed in correct position; secured with screws or sutures
- Wound irrigated with antibiotic solution; mucosa closed with absorbable sutures
- Ice packs applied post-operatively; liquid diet for 1 week (intraoral approach)
- Review at day 3–5, week 2, month 1, and month 3
Cost Comparison Worldwide
Country — Range — Savings
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USA — $5,000 – $12,000 — Save up to 80%
UK — £3,500 – £8,000 — Save up to 75%
UAE — $5,000 – $10,000 — Save up to 70%
India — $2,000 – $5,000 — Best value
Chin implant surgery in the USA costs $3,000–$6,000; cheek implants $5,000–$8,000; full facial implant suite (chin + cheeks + jaw angles) $10,000–$20,000. In India, chin implant surgery costs $1,500–$2,500; cheek implants $2,500–$4,000; a combined procedure $3,500–$7,000 all-inclusive. GAF Healthcare provides pre-operative digital simulation to help patients visualise expected outcomes before committing to surgery.
Recovery & Follow-up
Swelling and bruising after facial implant surgery peaks at days 3–5 and progressively resolves over 3–6 weeks. The intraoral approach causes significant cheek and jaw swelling that takes longer to fully resolve than external approaches. Most patients are presentable in public (with some residual mild swelling) after 2 weeks. Final, settled results are visible at 3 months.
A liquid and soft diet is required for 7–10 days after intraoral procedures to protect the intraoral wounds while they heal. No oral hygiene products should be used in the incision area; antiseptic mouthwash (chlorhexidine) is prescribed. Strenuous exercise resumes at 4 weeks; contact sports at 8 weeks.
Recovery Tips
- Apply ice packs to the facial area for 20 minutes every hour for the first 48 hours to reduce swelling
- Follow a liquid diet (soups, smoothies, protein shakes) for the first 7–10 days if intraoral incisions were used
- Use the prescribed chlorhexidine mouthwash after every meal for 2 weeks
- Sleep with the head elevated on two pillows for the first 2 weeks
- Avoid any direct impact to the face for 8 weeks — the implant must not be displaced during osseointegration
Risks & Complications
Facial implant risks include infection (approximately 1–3%, managed with antibiotics; implant removal rarely required); implant displacement or malposition (the implant shifts — may require repositioning or revision); nerve injury (mental nerve — lip numbness — for chin implants; infraorbital nerve — cheek/upper lip numbness — for malar implants; usually temporary, resolving over 2–6 months); and bone resorption beneath the implant (mild concavity in the underlying bone from the implant's presence — usually insignificant but can be a factor in long-term positioning). The intraoral approach has a low but real infection risk from oral flora; strict intraoperative antisepsis and post-operative antibiotics minimise this. All GAF Healthcare partner surgeons use titanium micro-screw fixation to minimise implant displacement.
Why GAF Healthcare
GAF Healthcare offers pre-operative digital facial analysis and morphing consultation before the patient travels, allowing surgeon and patient to agree on the implant type, size, and combination before the flight is booked. We work with plastic and craniofacial surgeons who perform facial implants regularly and have a comprehensive range of implant shapes and sizes available in-stock. Our coordinators arrange the full patient journey from teleconsultation through to post-operative hotel accommodation and local aftercare support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are facial implants permanent?
Solid silicone facial implants are permanent devices that do not need to be replaced on a schedule — they are not fluid-filled and cannot rupture. They can be removed or exchanged if the patient is dissatisfied or if a complication requires it, but in the absence of problems, they remain in place indefinitely. Unlike injectable fillers, which require ongoing retreatment, facial implants provide a one-time, permanent structural improvement.
Can facial implants be combined with rhinoplasty or facelift?
Yes. Chin implants are very commonly combined with rhinoplasty — the two procedures complement each other, as nasal projection and chin projection balance each other on the facial profile (the Ricketts E-line). Cheek implants are often combined with facelift or lower face lift procedures to address both structural deficiency and soft tissue ptosis. Combined procedures reduce total recovery time compared to staged procedures. GAF Healthcare provides package quotes for combined procedures.
What is the difference between a chin implant and genioplasty?
A chin implant places a silicone prosthesis over the existing chin bone to add projection. A genioplasty (also called sliding genioplasty) cuts and repositions the chin bone itself — moving it forward, backward, up, down, or sideways as needed. Genioplasty is more versatile (can achieve movements that implants cannot, including vertical elongation, shortening, or asymmetry correction) but is a more extensive procedure. For straightforward forward projection deficiency (the most common complaint), a chin implant is the simpler, faster, and lower-risk option. For complex chin asymmetry, vertical deficiency, or combination corrections, genioplasty is the better choice.