CHIN AUGMENTATION

What is chin augmentation?

Some patients with a retruded chin request for chin augmentation or enlargement. This is done by inserting a solid silicone implant specifically carved for each patient.

What can I expect before, during and after these procedures?

As with any surgery, a comprehensive pre-operative evaluation done by your doctor is crucial to the success of your operation. Any previous surgeries will be investigated. Any concomitant medical condition, allergies, bleeding problems will be addressed and all medications being taken will be reviewed and recorded. Your surgeon will assess your occlusion (the relationship of your upper set of teeth to your lower set of teeth) and facial proportion, (specifically the height of your nose) to see how the procedure will restore your facial balance and symmetry.

These procedures are done under light sedation and local anesthesia. The local anesthesia will be given using very fine needles. Incisions will be done beneath the chin or from inside the mouth so that the scars are hardly visible at all. The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours.

Most patients can go home on the day of surgery and resume household activities within one or two days. Pain and discomfort following the surgery are typically controlled with oral pain medication. Antibiotics may be prescribed. Stitches placed are absorbable but any remaining sutures are removed in ten days time. Within one to two weeks most patients can return to work. Most bruising and/or swelling resolves within two weeks; more subtle swelling may persist longer, depending on the patient.