Sometimes people with weak and asymmetrical chins choose surgery to change its shape and appearance. The chin correction may provide a harmonious symmetry with your facial features so that you feel happier with your look.
Chin augmentation is a short, rather simple procedure but with permanent and satisfactory results. The surgery success depends on the surgical artistic skills and on the proper selection of your implant by the surgeon, as well.
The chin implant is inserted directly on the surface of the bone in a meticulously designed pocket.
The small incisions can be placed: Either under the chin or intra-oral inside the mouth.
The procedure it can take 1-2 hours to perform chin augmentation surgery.
Fine internal stitches hold the implant firmly in place.
Chin augmentation is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthetic or local anesthetic with sedation.
The scar will be very small and will remain more or less visible, depending on each individual’s capability to heal.
The patient goes home with medication that the surgeon prescribes. The patient is able to perform regular activities in five days.