Chin Augmentation to Correct the Facial Features

A chin augmentation reshapes the chin by placing chin implants, or by using surgical manipulation to the jaw bone. This procedure is also known as mentoplasty. It can restore the balance of your face. A weak chin can make the appearance of normal nose as large. It may also give 'fleshy' appearance for the neck. The end result of the chin augmentation would give balanced structure for the face. To acquire the best facial balance, some patients prefer to have this surgery along with rhinoplasty.

Chin augmentation surgery is the best solution for both women and men, who are unhappy with the shape and size of the chin. By placing artificial implants, small chin can be improved. These implants are made of goretex or medical grade silicon is mainly used. This method promises improved results, well balanced and more pleasing facial look. Hence it helps you to feel better about your appearance and improves your self esteem.

This surgery can be performed in two methods. One can be performed by making an incision inside the mouth, which involves adjusting the chin bone and another method is inserting an implant. To insert an implant, incision is made underside of chin or in the mouth, in later conditions, surgery may leave a small scar which is negligible. It can also be done by cutting the lower jawbone and moving it forward. It is a technique, which uses the body's own tissue for acquiring the desired results.

Different types of materials will be used in chin augmentation. Silicon products are safe because the chemical reactions are very rare. Whenever you want an implant, you will have to choose shape, size and firmness. Your plastic surgeon can show you the sample pictures of faces after inserting the implants.

Semi-solid plastic implants, which are made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene or polyethylene, are more pliable than silicon and also reactions are very less. Inserting the implants may also depending on your age, the look you want, thickness of the skin and whether you are female or male.

After cheek or chin augmentation, you will be suggested to take liquid food for a week and you will be back to the work within a week. Depending up on the problem complexity, this procedure takes 1 to 3 hours to complete. If this surgery is combined with rhinoplasty, you can improve your overall facial appearance. For multiple surgeries, it may take 2 to 3 weeks for rest. A General anesthetic is recommended for this procedure.

Risk Factors:

The chin augmentation procedure involves certain risks. A significant rate of bruising, bleeding, numbness around the region of the chin, and facial nerve damage, are all the side effects of this procedure. So, while choosing the plastic surgeon, care should be taken, and also check the experience of the surgeon in dealing with such cases.