Chin Augmentation – Plastic Surgery
Chin augmentation normally forms a part of an entire facial correction or liposuction. The bone structure is a very essential part of an attractive balanced face. Chin augmentation can improve this underlying structure and balance the facial features for a dramatically more attractive look.
Chin implants are of various shapes and sizes. It can be considered the most subtle of all cosmetic surgeries as the patient looks much better but no one can tell why.
If you are considering a chin augmentation procedure, the following information will prove useful.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The best candidates for chin augmentation are those who are well-informed about limitations, in good physical and mental health, free of all allergies towards the implant material and have realistic expectations.
At the initial consultation:
During the initial consultation, you should clearly specify to your doctor the changes you expect. Give him a clear idea of your desired look.
In this stage, your doctor will conduct a general check up to analyze your general health, your skin and facial structure. The doctor will also make note of your medical history, medicines that you were and are on.
This stage, in fact, makes or breaks the outcome of your surgery. So, it is very important to ask your doctor all the questions that come to your mind. Also ask for pictures of your surgeon’s recent patients, the before and after ones.
BENEFITS:
This surgery can augment the jaw to correct weak chins, sagging skin near the chin and also improve the structure of your face.
The procedure normally takes around 30 to 60 minutes.
THE PROCEDURE:
An implant of the desired size and shape is placed in the chin through an incision made inside the lower lip or below the chin. If the incision is made inside the mouth, it is sealed up with stitches that normally dissolve. If the incision is made under the skin, removable sutures are used. The chin is taped up at the end of the surgery to reduce swelling. In most cases a local anesthesia is used. Thus, the patient doesn’t have to stay in hospital. Most chin augmentation procedures are done on an outpatient basis. Chin augmentations have proved successful and long-lasting. Satisfaction rates are high, scars are almost always never visible and problems related to asymmetry and unevenness is rare.
AFTER THE SURGERY:
After the surgery, you should brace yourself for bruising, pain and discomfort for several days. Bruising is eased with the use of a tape tied around the chin. Pain and discomfort can be relieved through oral medication. However, oral activities like talking and smiling will seem difficult for at least a few weeks.
Recovery:
If your sutures are made outside, below the chin, they are removed in a week. Most people return to work within a week of the surgery. Strenuous activities can be resumed after two weeks.
If your stitches are made inside the mouth, you are placed on a liquid diet for several weeks so that the stitches have time to heal.
RISKS:
There are no significant risks involved in chin implant surgery. The few minor ones are:
- There is a possibility of infection or reaction to anesthesia.
- Improper placements and/or shifts in the implant. In this case, you will have to undergo the procedure again.
COSTS:
The costs of chin implants can go upto a lakh in Indian currency (approx. $3000 USD).
- Vishwadha Chander
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