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Surgery of the Chin - Chin Implant/ Mentoplasty / Genioplasty
Chin surgery is minimally invasive and can change the shape of the chin to reduce a prominent chin or extend the chin from the face. The contour of the chin can be reshaped to be smoother, or more angular in appearance thereby creating or enhancing a better profile. Often a small, weak chin can make a nose appear larger so patients are sometimes advised to have chin surgery in conjunction with rhinoplasty to create a better balance of features. Patients can also have neck liposuction to remove excess fat from under the chin to redefine the chin line. Chin augmentation can make a major difference to the overall appearance of the face.
To correct a receding chin either an implant can be inserted or the chin bone can be moved forward to a more normal position. For a prominent chin the bone can be reduced and re-sculptured to a more acceptable size.
Chin Surgery can be performed to:
- Add definition to the jawline
- Correct a receding chin line
- Create a stronger looking chin
- Balance out facial features
- Enhance a profile
Understanding the Procedure
Chin surgery is normally performed under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with IV sedation and takes 45-60 minutes depending on the extent of the surgery to be performed.
Chin Augmentation (to correct a receding chin)
Dr Pham makes an incision in the natural crease line under the chin or inside the mouth where the lower lip meets the gum. An implant (the size of which has been predetermined at previous consultations) is then inserted into the created space and fitted into place. The incision is closed with fine stitches. The sutures on the inside of the mouth show no visible scarring. Sutures along the chin crease will hardly be noticeable. The implant is usually Silastic.
Chin Reduction Surgery (to correct a prominent chin)
In surgery for chin reduction Dr Pham makes small incisions either inside the mouth or under the chin and sculpts and repositions the facial bones to create a more harmonious look.
Please contact us for your consultation on Rhinoplasty / Nasal Reshaping or other cosmetic surgery and non surgical cosmetic procedures
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