Cosmetic chin surgery to improve the contour of the face
Genioplasty or mentoplasty is a cosmetic facial surgery that acts on the position of the chin (by moving it forward or backward). This procedure modifies the shape of the protruding or the leaking chin and improves the function of the lip strap.
Genioplasty does not only have an aesthetic advantage, but, it also provides a functional improvement.
What is the surgical technique of the chin cosmetic surgery ?
Chin surgery is performed under general anesthesia and the patient will be hospitalized for one or two days. During the preoperative consultation, the surgeon consults the patient's radiographs and decides on the procedure to be performed.
To treat a protruding chin he must do an osteotomy, but in the case of a receding chin, it will be through an implant.
Genioplasty of reduction : to correct a protruding chin
In the case of a protruding chin, a section of a piece of bone is then made. To avoid scarring, the surgeon accesses the area through the endo-buccal way (at the level of the oral mucosa).He cuts a part, then fixes the other one at the front of the chin bone with metal plates and screws.
Genioplasty of advancement : to correct a receding chin
When the chin is pushed back, the surgeon will need one of these solutions to move it forward:
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Bone graft: the bone is taken from either the skull or from the pelvis.
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Chin implant: the implant is inserted through an incision made inside the mouth.
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Osteotomy of advancement: the chin is cut at the roots of the teeth so that the surgeon can move the bone fragment.
What are the postoperative phases of mentoplasty?
The presence of edema in the neck and lips, but they will disappear.
Cosmetic chin surgery does not cause serious consequences, a slight pain is felt but reduced by taking analgesics prescribed by the surgeon.
The patient should have a perfect oral hygiene.
What are the results ?
The final result will be appreciated after 6 months, but after the third month of the procedure, the patient can have an idea about the new appearance of his chin.
