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WHO IS A CANDIDATE?
Chin implants are not for everyone. They are best for people who
have normal occlusion of their teeth, i.e. their teeth fit together
properly. Chin augmentation is useful in men or women who lack
definition of
their chin area as best seen on a profile view. They may also be
useful in patients who have
adequate definition to their neckline.
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HOW IS THE PROCEDURE
PERFORMED?
The procedure is performed under light sedation, or local
anesthesia in our surgical suite. It may also be performed in
conjunction with other facial aesthetic procedures, most commonly
with a rhinoplasty. The incision used is a very tiny incision made
in the submental (under chin) crease.
WHAT ARE THE
BENEFITS?
The benefits of chin augmentation are better definition of the
chin, smoother jaw and neck contour, and correction of microgenia,
i.e. a small chin.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
The risks include a small incidence of bleeding, infection,
migration, extrusion, or asymmetry of the implant. There is also a
very small incident of numbness of the chin area, which is usually
temporary.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY
PERIOD?
The normal recovery period is three to five days where a
patient must eat a restricted soft diet, and avoid contact to the
chin area for at least another week. Most noticeable bruising and
swelling is gone within 1 to 2 weeks.
WHAT MATERIAL IS USED
FOR AUGMENTATION?
Preformed implants, all FDA approved are used. Generally Gore-tex
implants are used, but occasionally Silastic implants may also be
considered.
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