Temple Implants in Tulsa, OK

Recently, temporal augmentation has started to become a popular procedure. Patients can select from fillers and fat to change how the temples look, but these treatments only provide temporary results. With temporal implants, you can enhance the natural contour of your face and achieve long-lasting results. If you experience hollowness near the temples because of aging or a congenital issue, temporal implants can help rejuvenate your appearance. At Tulsa Surgical Arts in Tulsa, OK, Dr. Angelo Cuzalina can help patients achieve a more youthful-looking or symmetrical complexion with temporal implants. Please call us to learn more and schedule an appointment.

If you receive consistent injectable fillers or are increasingly dissatisfied with the lack of shape in your temple region, temple implants can provide a long-lasting solution for Tulsa, OK patients that yield many benefits, such as:

• Cost-effective option that saves money in the long run
• Brings a more youthful shape and energy to your profile
• Adjusts face shape according to your customizations
• Restores balance and fullness to your facial structure

This treatment works well for patients with hollow temples. Caused for a variety of reasons, such as aging, weight loss, or a birth defect, temple implants can improve the contours of the face. By adding volume to your temples with a soft, silicone implant, these slight changes can make a big difference in your overall appearance. During your consultation, we will discuss your cosmetic goals, assess your condition, and design a treatment plan that aligns with your needs. If you have any questions about the procedure, please let Dr. Cuzalina know. He is happy to take the time you need and listen to your questions.

At the beginning of your appointment, Dr. Cuzalina will administer anesthesia or IV sedation so you remain comfortable throughout the treatment. Next, he will create a small incision near the hairline or behind the ear, which helps conceal the scar. After creating the incision, Dr. Cuzalina places the small silicone implants near the temporal muscles. The implants are inserted deep enough so you cannot feel or see them. Your incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures, and we will take you back to the recovery room.

Once we have completed the procedure and carefully monitored you for a little bit, you can return home to recover. We recommend having a responsible adult drive you home. For the first 2 – 3 days, you will experience some bruising and swelling. However, these symptoms should naturally subside on their own. Because the implant is placed near the muscle, the healing time is a little faster. Typically, patients can resume their normal activities within 2 – 3 days. To ensure proper healing, we provide detailed aftercare instructions before you head home to recover.

Is getting temple implants painful?
Temple implants performed at Tulsa Surgical Arts should not be painful. During the procedure, you should not feel much thanks to sedation or anesthesia. After the procedure, you may feel some discomfort as the temples heal, but this should subside fairly soon and may be alleviated by standard pain relievers.

How long will the temporal augmentation procedure take?
The temple implant process takes approximately 15 – 30 minutes for each temple. In all, the entire procedure should be over in an hour or less. As far as cosmetic surgeries go, this is a very simple and quick treatment.

Will I have visible scarring?
While incisions are made for this treatment, and you may have scars, you should not have visible scars after temporal augmentation. The incisions for the procedure are made in discreet locations and should be concealed after recovery and healing.

If you experience hollow temples, it can cause your complexion to look sunken in. When this happens, it may make you look older or cause an asymmetrical appearance. Temple implants help contour the face so your features look more proportionate. It can also help rejuvenate older patients' appearance who experience volume loss near the temples. During your consultation, Dr. Cuzalina will develop a personalized treatment plan and discuss the procedure cost. We encourage you to learn more and schedule an appointment with Dr. Cuzalina.