Chin Reshaping - Genioplasty Surgery

Chin Augmentation Surgery makes the chin look balanced with the rest of the facial features. There are some situations in which one needs to reshape the chin such as

• Smaller shaped chin since birth.
• Following any injury to chin .
• Very rarely, any surgery done on chin to remove tumour.

And most common factors bridging all these is the cosmetic concerns that affect the individual

Two Ways To Get Chin Augmentation.

Chin Augmentation Implants Surgery : A silicone made pre defined material used to fix at the chin to modify its shape.

Sliding Genioplasty Surgery : Here your bony part of the chin is cut horizontally and made to slide in front or back and fixed in the position using screws.

Who is a Candidate For Genioplasty?

Have normal jaw and tooth alignment (while biting upper and Lower teeth should fall in place).

Have reached full skeletal maturity, so their bones have stopped growing.

Have reached full skeletal maturity, so their bones have stopped growing.

Have realistic expectations about the results of the procedure.

Procedure Details

Like any other surgery we take your blood count and test to assess your fitness for the procedure. We may need a X ray or special Jaw X ray to assess your teeth alignment. Before Chin Reshaping Surgery you should stop smoking and stop taking blood thinning medications if any.

How is Chin Augmentation Done?

Chin reshaping surgery can be done by sedative anaesthesia ( makes you sleep) or a simpler local injection anaesthesia - similar to your dentist injection . It just makes the area numb. It is totally up to you to choose the way you want.

Next is placement of the Chin implant. It could be placed in front of the chin as planned earlier by opening inside the mouth or just below the chin. Inside the mouth methods hides the scar formation ,however , minimal chance of oral contamination present. Where as the chin opening from lower part is better , there is chance of scar visibility, esp. if you are male and grow beard.

In the other technique - sliding genioplasty, we cuts part of your chin bone. And slide it from or back ways and reposition it as per our earlier agreed points. We then secures the bone in place with plates and screws.

What Happens After a Genioplasty?

You can go home the same day of surgery - as these are day care procedures. You will have to stay in the hospital for a few hours before you fully recover from anesthesia .

You will be provided with post operative instructions to follow and don't worry we always follow you until you fully heal.

What Are The Advantages Of Chin Augmentation?

• Increases the size of a small chin.
• To make you jaw, and face more symmetrical for a social media pics
• Reshape a, protruding or receded chin .

What Can I Expect After Chin Augmentation Surgery ?

Immediately after chin reshaping surgery it is very important to relax and take time to settle. Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for at least 7 days. Work from home is not a problem for most. Can begin in a day or two.

It's usual to have some swelling and bruising for a week after your procedure.

Cold compresses can help to reduce discomfort and swelling . Sleeping with your head elevated above your heart will be helpful, as it reduced the swelling to go faster.

Review

You will asked to review with the doctor physical after a week or so. Even though the stitches dissolve you will to check up to make sure all went well.

A Note from Creas Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Clinic

Unfortunately, most people are judged from the appearance. If you are not happy with the way your chin looks, there is option for changing it. You don't have to be hiding yourself in selfies and group pictures. Talk with us today about your feelings. We will help to guide you to the best solutions for chin reshaping process. Our Chin Augmentation Surgeon ( Genioplasty Surgeon ) Dr. C Senthilkumar can consult you and guide you whether you need a chin implant or a sliding chin surgery. We provide the best cosmetic surgery procedures with high standards and with an affordable cost.

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