Placing implants on the chin facilitates in bringing balance to one's facial look. It may also strengthen the jaw line. These artificial implants facilitate the modification of the essential structure of the face, to allow a fuller look. Chin implants may also restore a younger and fresher look to areas that seem sunken or tired. It may be performed alone, or in conjunction with another cosmetic procedure like facial liposuction so as to enhance the looks greatly and to supply harmonious balance to one's facial expression.
During the procedure, the physician selects the right size and the type of the implant needed to enhance your look. He then inserts it into a pocket over the front of the jawbone. The tiny incision is made in the pocket and the implant is placed within the mouth (along the lower lip) or within the skin just below the chin space. There are various ways in which the procedure can be performed.
There are many choices available for aesthetic chin surgery. Aesthetic chin surgery augments the bony structure of the jaw, produces a stronger chin, makes the chin wider and also slightly lengthens the face. Implants of multiple shapes, sizes, and materials are available, and can be chosen depending on the changes desired and also the technique to be utilized.
To perform aesthetic chin surgery, an incision is formed and a pocket is designed to accommodate the implant directly over the bone. Solid element implants may also be placed through the little incision beneath the chin. One other alternative is the rigid biocompatible materials (such as Medpor). An incision within the mouth is employed. The chin implant is secured in situ either by planning a well-fitting pocket, or affixing it to soft tissue or bone. The incision is then closed, finishing the chin augmentation.
Typically the complete operation takes about thirty to forty five minutes to finish, unless alternative procedures are also being performed in addition to the aesthetic chin surgery. Tape is commonly applied on the skin to help in holding the implant in situ throughout the surgery.
The risks and complications of the chin augmentation surgery should also be kept in mind. Some of them are sensation to the chin may be modified by the implant. The chin implant may get shifted, particularly within the early stages of the surgery. The patient must avoid contact sports completely. If the chin implant may get infected, removal of the implant may also be required for clearing the infection.
During the procedure, the physician selects the right size and the type of the implant needed to enhance your look. He then inserts it into a pocket over the front of the jawbone. The tiny incision is made in the pocket and the implant is placed within the mouth (along the lower lip) or within the skin just below the chin space. There are various ways in which the procedure can be performed.
There are many choices available for aesthetic chin surgery. Aesthetic chin surgery augments the bony structure of the jaw, produces a stronger chin, makes the chin wider and also slightly lengthens the face. Implants of multiple shapes, sizes, and materials are available, and can be chosen depending on the changes desired and also the technique to be utilized.
To perform aesthetic chin surgery, an incision is formed and a pocket is designed to accommodate the implant directly over the bone. Solid element implants may also be placed through the little incision beneath the chin. One other alternative is the rigid biocompatible materials (such as Medpor). An incision within the mouth is employed. The chin implant is secured in situ either by planning a well-fitting pocket, or affixing it to soft tissue or bone. The incision is then closed, finishing the chin augmentation.
Typically the complete operation takes about thirty to forty five minutes to finish, unless alternative procedures are also being performed in addition to the aesthetic chin surgery. Tape is commonly applied on the skin to help in holding the implant in situ throughout the surgery.
The risks and complications of the chin augmentation surgery should also be kept in mind. Some of them are sensation to the chin may be modified by the implant. The chin implant may get shifted, particularly within the early stages of the surgery. The patient must avoid contact sports completely. If the chin implant may get infected, removal of the implant may also be required for clearing the infection.