Facial implants offer a good SOS to people who want to achieve a more striking appearance in their chin, cheek, and lips. Among these sought-after procedures is chin augmentation, which addresses chin shape that isn’t right or ideal in relation to the rest of the face. It’s popular among both men and woman, with procedures going for enlargement or advancement of this prominent facial feature.
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Genioplasty or chin enhancement surgery enhances the contours of the chin, neck, and jawline. It typically involves placing an implant around the patient’s existing chin bone ito augment the size and define the shape of the chin, resulting in a more desirable balance among facial features.
Chin augmentation appeals to those bothered by a weak or recessed chin, the proportions of their facial features, or a full or double chin’s appearance caused by a small chin bone. Good candidates for this procedure are those with recessed chin, pointed or square chin, fleshy neck, and prominent nose. In fact, a chin implant is typically used in conjunction with rhinoplasty for the best possible results.
Chin implants could be preformed, such as silicone ones, and some cosmetic surgeons can demonstrate the benefit via computer imaging, where patients can visualize their post-surgery appearance.
Candidates for this surgical procedure should be in good health, maintain reasonable expectations of the surgery, and be free from certain medications such as anticoagulants and medical issues such as hypertension. With chin surgery, the surgeon is likely to make a small incision under the chin, and then insert the implant over the front of d12the jawbone. Recovery usually lasts from four to seven days.
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Dr. Adam Stein is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon based in Raleigh, NC. Having more than 26 years of surgical experience, he has practiced in Ohio, Kentucky, and Colorado and has met the ethical requirements of state medical boards in five states. Learn more on this website .
