CHIN ENHANCEMENT OR GENIOPLASTY

Genioplasty simply means shaping of the chin.

Facial esthetics is based on proportions and a balance between the forehead, nose and chin such as the 'Rule of thirds'‘.
The chin therefore plays an important part in the facial equation. Therefore a weak chin (retrognathia or bird like chin) as well as too prominent a chin either too long or too forward (prognathism), could negatively affect the appearance of a face. Genioplasty can be an adjunctive procedure and can often accompany a rhinoplasty or a nose job.

Chin Augmentation

Chin augmentation is the commonest chin enhancement procedure performed on chin. This can be done using an US FDA approved implant, usually made of medical grade silicone or ‘goretex’ – PTFE or Porex or Biopore. These can be placed over the chin point from inside of the mouth, so no visible scars. Or it can be placed through a facial approach under the chin region. The resultant scar in the mentum area is small and fades with time. While one has to be on a soft or semi solid diet with the intraoral approach dietary restrictions are less rigid with the facial approach. A facial dressing will be in place for a period of 7 days to position the implant.

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Sliding Genioplasty

Sliding your bony chin along with adding or subtracting bone from the chin region to either increase or decrease the facial height or projection is a better option for chin enhancement. The bony parts are secured with titanium plates and screws. This is a better option for chin enhancement than implant because there is no chance of long tern side of implant.

Preoperatively cessation of smoking and use of alcohol recommended for 2 – 3 weeks.

Postoperatively must follow the same as well as avoid any strenuous activity, gym workout and any contact sports for a period of 4-weeks. Medications post operatively will include a short course of antibiotics and pain pills as and when needed.

Choice of anesthesia include local with or without sedation or general anesthesia. The standard risks of surgery not limited to and including chances of bleeding, bruising, numbness of lip and chin region (temporary or transient), post – op pain and swelling is to be expected

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Chin Genioplasty