3D Customized Implant

CDU provides fully personalized solutions.

Based on each patient’s CT scan, we create precision-designed implants using 3D printing technology.
These custom-made 3D implants are crafted exclusively for each individual, allowing us to achieve the desired volume and shape with perfect anatomical fit.

• 3D Customized Square Jaw Implant
  For a sharper jawline, we fill and sculpt the angle of the mandible to create a bold, defined contour.
• 3D Customized Malar / Paranasal Implant
  By adding volume to the zygomatic (cheekbone) or paranasal area, we enhance facial character and achieve a more youthful and balanced appearance.
• 3D Customized Chin Implant
  For cases of a receding chin or for those seeking a stronger jawline, sufficient volume is added to create a natural and harmonious chin contour.
• 3D Customized Lower Jaw Implant
  If you desire a more defined lower jawline, connecting implants between the mandibular angle and chin can create a distinct and structured facial outline.

3D Customized Implant Surgery Process

1. CT Scan
We request a CT scan of the patient’s facial bones and, in consultation with the surgeon, determine the appropriate amount of volume to be added.
Based on this evaluation, the size and shape of the implant are customized.
For international patients, we recommend submitting your CT scans in advance to accommodate the production timeline for the 3D customized implant.
Alternatively, if you are able to stay in Korea during this period, you may undergo the CT scan directly at CDU.

2. Production of the Implant
Using the CT scan data, a customized implant is produced with a 3D printer to fit the patient’s bone structure precisely.
The production process takes approximately up to 7 business days.

3. Surgery
On the day of surgery, the final design and the customized implant are reviewed with the surgeon before proceeding with the implant insertion.
Zygomatic (cheekbone), mandibular angle (jawline), paranasal (nasolabial), and chin implants are all performed through intraoral incisions, using dissolvable sutures that naturally dissolve within 2–3 weeks, allowing patients to travel abroad shortly after surgery.

4. After Care
To ensure the implant settles properly, medical tape is applied after surgery.
The tape can be removed on the 7th day post-operation, and from about one month after surgery, patients can begin gradually opening their mouths wider to help restore nerve and sensory function.
Swelling may vary by individual and can last 3 to 6 months, with minor residual swelling possibly persisting for up to one year.