Chin Augmentation

Whilst, chin reduction surgery is a relatively simple procedure that an experienced surgeon can perform to transform your appearance and create a more harmonious profile. Candidates should also be at least 20 years old, as chin development is at its end. There also can be no evidence of any active diseases or significant, pre-existing medical conditions. The candidate must also be free of any bone disorders. Chin augmentation surgery is most frequently performed using twilight IV sedation. This procedure takes from 1 to 2 hours to perform. Depending upon your facial structure the incisions will be placed as inconspicuously as possible. For chin implants the incision can either be where the gums and lip/facial skin meet or under the chin. The risk of infection is higher if an incision is placed within the mouth area, although a strict post-operative oral hygiene regimen can decrease this risk. As with chin augmentation surgery, chin reduction surgery begins with the surgeon making an incision inside the mouth (near the lower lip) or under the chin. Using specialized instruments, the surgeon detaches the bone at the tip of the chin and then reshapes and removes the excess bone to properly proportion the contour. The tip is then repositioned with the remaining section of chin and held together using wires and plates. The incisions are sutured to complete the procedure.

 

Pre Operative

Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to prepare for the procedure, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking and avoiding certain vitamins and medications. Carefully following these instructions will help your surgery and your recovery proceed more smoothly.

 

Post Operative

Although there is normally no extensive pain related to chin implantation, pain medication will be prescribed beforehand. You may feel a degree of numbness that should disappear within 1 to 3 months. You will continue to wear a support brace in the first few weeks while you sleep to allow your tissues and implant to heal in the desired position and prevent shifting. There is considerable swelling associated with the trauma to the tissues, especially if there were screws involved. A lot of swelling should dissipate after the first two weeks although some swelling may be apparent for months. The sutures, if any, will be removed in approximately 3 to 5 days. It is normal for your face to be very swollen for the first few days. The removal should not hurt extensively although your doctor may feel the implant through your facial tissues and this may hurt a little. You can expect to resume regular activities in about 1 to 2 weeks. Exercise should be reserved for after the third week. There will still be swelling and a support will be worn at night to alleviate tissue stress and to support the healing tissues correctly. Most patients return to work within a week or two.

 

Risk

There is a chance of haematoma (blood clots), numbness from nerve damage and hyper-pigmentation (permanent discolourations) caused by bruising - although there is rarely bruising with facial implants. There is the risk of the implant shifting which results in additional surgery to reposition the implant. There is also a chance of asymmetry from tissues healing differently. With chin reduction surgery, the patient may experience swelling for several weeks or months while the bone heals. Infection is a less common risk to weigh when considering chin plastic surgery. Another potential side effect to consider following chin reduction surgery is small nerve damage. If small nerve damage occurs, this can cause the patient to experience numbness in the lower lip and chin. Additionally, complications can arise from adverse reactions to anesthesia, which can affect a patient's respiratory system.

 

Surgery

Duration of Operation: 1 to 2 hours Duration in Thailand: 7 Days Anesthesia: Local anesthesia. Hospital Admission: Out Patient procedure. No admission necessary.