- About Chin Augmentation Procedure

- Good Candidates are

- During your consultations

- Prepare for the surgery

- Possible Risks and complications

- Surgery time required

- My Recovey

About Chin Augmentation Procedure:

A weak chin or receding chins can have the condition improved with an implant (a special medical-grade material) that involves adding a synthetic prosthesis to the existing chin structure. It looks and feels like normal bone when it is in place. Some may require a surgical procedure in which the chin bone is moved forward to give them the desired appearance.

The principal is to create a pocket at the chin and place an implant into the pocket. The incision may be placed in the crease lines under the chin or in the mouth. The implant is slipped into place and the skin incision closed. Some patients need more extensive surgery to re-position the bone of the chin. The surgery takes about thirty minutes and may be performed under either local anesthesia (you are awake) or general anesthesia (you are asleep). You can choose. Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed. This operation can be combined with the removal of fat (submental lipectomy) which can eliminate a "turkey wattle" or a double chin. The procedure may be used in conjunction with other procedures such as a facelift or facial liposuction which completes the desires of the patient to enhance their physical appearance. However, it is not unusual to combine this operation with a rhinoplasty to improve the facial profile.

Implants are not the only way to improve weak chins and cheeks. If your upper or lower jaw is too small or your teeth do not quite come together properly, more extensive surgery called "mandibular" or "maxillary advancement" is sometimes recommended. Your surgeon will let you know if you would be better served with one of these bigger operations, discuss their relative benefits and shortcomings, and, when appropriate, refer you to a reputable colleague in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for surgical planning.

Good candidates are:

Matured men and women, who bothered by their weak chin.

During your consultation:

The success and safety of your chin augmentation surgery depends very much on your thorough discussion with your consultation. Be prepared to ask and discuss about your expectations, desired outcome, health history and lifestyle.

.....Be prepared to discuss:

• Previous health history, drug allergies and previous medical treatments
• Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Previous surgeries

.....Your surgeon may:

• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
• Examine and measure your face
• Take photographs for your medical record
• Discuss your options and recommend a course of reshaping your chin
• Discuss likely outcomes of a nose surgery and any risks or potential complications
• Discuss the type of anesthesia that will be used

Prepare for the surgery:

.....Prior to surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

.....Special instructions you receive will cover:

• What to do on the night before and the morning of surgery
• The use of anesthesia during your chin surgery
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Possible Risks and Complications:

Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.

.....Possible risks of cheek reduction include:

• Infection requiring antibiotics and in some cases hospitalization
• Numbness and other changes in skin sensation
• Permanent discoloration
• Anesthesia risks
• Possibility of revisional surgery

Surgery: depending on the extent of the work 1the surgery may take from less than an hour to three hours

My Recovery:

The results of chin augmentation surgery will appear gradually as swelling and bruising subside to reveal a noticeable changes in the silhouette of the face.

.....Cheek Reduction Recovery time :

Limited chewing, talking and smiling: several days after the surgery
Liquid or soft diet: may be required for several days after the surgery
Bruising gone: 3 - 4 weeks
Back to work: 1 weeks
Final result will gradually appear within 3 - 4 months