Chin Augmentation Using Cartilage Graft

asked 11 months ago by Thomas80 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: nose, cartilage, graft, pros and cons

I had a consultation with a plastic surgeon regarding a chin implant. He recommended taking some cartlilage from my nose and using as a implant would. He said more chance the body will accept and feels its the best option for me.He advised the incsision will be done intraoral. What would be some pros and cons of this procedure? regards, Simon

3 answers to Chin Augmentation Using Cartilage Graft

Cartilage graft for chin augmentation

Chin augmentation is best performed with a silastic silicone implants. One of the manufacturers that we use is Implantech. The implants come in multiple different shapes and several different sizes, to meet each patient’s needs, wishes, and desires. The nasal septal cartilage is simply not thick enough to augment the chin area. In addition, the anterior portion of the chin area is curved whereas the nasal septal cartilage is straight. It is best to have... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Chin surgery, chin implants vs cartlige graft

In chin augmentation surgery use of soft silicone anatomically shaped implant is the preferred method for many surgeons because it creates good results, naturally fitting and has very low complication rate. Nose cartilage is linear and needs to be shaped to augment the chin. Some surgeons like that approach but many more surgeons prefer the ease, consistency and greater augmentation one derives from chin implants. The long term benefits of chin enchantment with nasal cartilage are... more

Julian Henley, MD
New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon