Are There Aesthetic Differences Between Silicone and PEEK Jaw Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I am also concerned if silicone would result in aesthetic differences as they’re softer than PMMA or PEEK. Would the results not have as defined of a look around the jawline or the mandible borders?

A: There is no difference in the feel or appearance once implanted on the bone between solid silicone and PEEK. The concept of silicone being soft and not creating well defined facial shapes is false.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World Renowned Plastic Surgeon