How Long After Double Jaw Surgery Can I Get Infraorbital-Malar Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I’m interested in custom infraorbital-malar implants from Dr. Eppley post-double jaw surgery Ihave scheduled in 8 months. I’m contacting wondering how long I should wait after having the jaw surgery to come in for a consultation with him about the implants? I heard residual swelling can last many months, but wondering if that matters when dealing with planning implants. Curious when he thinks is the best amount of time to wait? Also, i’m just wondering how about how long is the waitlist for the first appointment? So i can kind of know when I should start trying to book! Thank you!

A: Given that the implant design process and getting scheduled for surgery is a minimum of 3 to 4 months it would be good to get started anytime. A 8 months postop there really is no significant residual swelling in the undereye area.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon