Chin Enlargement (Mentoplasty)
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Chin augmentation or mentoplasty is a surgical procedure that has helped thousands of people improve their appearance by altering the contours of their faces. A chin augmentation is designed to add size to a receding chin. In some cases, a chin augmentation is done in conjunction with lipo-suction surgery and other cosmetic facial procedures such as rhinoplasty (surgery of the nose) or rhytidectomy (facelift).
The basic procedure used in mentoplasty involves the use of a chin implant. In this technique, the incision is made either inside the mouth or externally, under the chin. A plastic prosthesis, sized exactly to fit the patient, is placed in a pocket above the chin bone and beneath the muscles. Sutures are used to close the incision after which a pressure bandage is applied.
A mentoplasty can be performed under general anesthesia in which the patient is put to sleep, or, as more frequently done, under local anesthesia in which the area is numbed and the patient remains awake.
The best candidate for chin augmentation is the individual who has a receding chin and a normal dental bite. For those individuals with a bite dysfunction, jaw surgery, in conjunction with mentoplasty, may be indicated.
The patient is discharged from the hospital the same day. Pain or discomfort connected with the surgery is controlled with medication. On the day of the procedure, the patient is up and around, and, within a few days, is able to resume normal activities. THe bandages are usually removed within a week following surgery.
Each year, thousands of mentoplasties are performed successfully. Although complications such as bleeding and infection are rare, possible risks should be thoroughly discussed with the physician prior to surgery. In every case, complications can be minimized by careful adherence to the surgeon's instructions.
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