Introduction to Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty)
When the chin is undersized, it affects the balance
of the face by changing facial proportions. The nose
appears larger and more noticeable, a double chin appears
because of a short jawline and a diminished chin gives
the appearance of weakness.
Best Candidates for Chin Augmentation
Men and women of all ages with an undersized or underdeveloped
chin;
Candidates for corrective jaw surgery who elect to have
cosmetic improvement only
What to Expect at Your Consultation
Dr. James Matas, a board-certified plastic surgeon
in Orlando, Florida, has extensive experience performing
chin augmentation. At your initial consultation, he
will discuss your goals and motivations for surgery,
along with assessing your physical and emotional health
and reviewing information you provide about previous
surgeries, past and current medical conditions, as well
as nutritional supplements, herbal remedies and pharmaceutical
medications you take.
He will examine the structures of your face and thickness
of your skin, as well as the relationship between the
size and shape of your chin compared to your other facial
features.
He will recommend the exact procedure, or procedures,
needed to bring about the desired result, outlining
the techniques and incisions needed, the type of anesthesia,
where the surgery will be performed and the risks and
possibility of complications.
He will advise you to avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen
products, Vitamin E and certain herbal medications before
surgery, as these can cause increased bleeding or have
undesirable effects with anesthesia.
Furthermore, he may recommend additional procedures
be done at the same time in order to further balance
facial features, such as fat removal under the chin
or resizing the nose.
How Chin Augmentation Surgery is Performed
A small incision is placed beneath the chin and a pocket
is created just above the jawbone where the implant
will be positioned. A pre-measured chin implant is then
placed in this pocket where it stays firmly in place.
Sometimes, sutures are used to further anchor the implant.
The incisions are closed with several layers of sutures
and a butterfly is used on the skin’s surface,
so there are no visible sutures.
The procedure is performed outpatient and takes approximately
one hour unless additional procedures are performed.
Recovery from Chin Augmentation
You will be discharged wearing a garment under your
chin for support, and you will be asked to wear this
for a few days. You may have a small amount of soreness,
bruising and swelling, but this resolves quickly. You
can get back to work within a few days, but should avoid
vigorous physical activity and contact sports for a
few weeks.
Your New Look
For the first time in your life, you will have a more
balanced face and the renewed self-confidence that goes
with it when you see yourself in the mirror. And, unlike
some cosmetic surgery, the results from your chin augmentation
are permanent and long-lasting.
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