Chin Implants

Chin surgery, also known as mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin by enhancement with an implant. Many times a plastic surgeon may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion, as the size of the chin may magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose. Chin surgery helps provide a harmonious balance to your facial features so that you feel better about the way you look.

Facial proportions have a significant bearing on the aesthetics. A small chin can make the person feel that they have a large nose, because the profile in unbalanced. Similarly a chin of excessive size can look pointy and unsightly. One of the main considerations in re-balancing the chin shape is to understand whether the dental occlusion (the way the teeth meet) is in harmony. If the occlusion is also problematic, most of the times it is necessary to take the route of orthognathic surgery which requires careful orthodontic preparation and evaluation that often spans over one to two years. If dental occlusion is alright, then an implant over the chin can give dramatic results.

The operation is normally carried out under a general anesthetic, but as a out patient.. Expect the bruising and swelling to settle for the most in 7 to 10 days.