Chin Surgery: Q&A
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I had Rhinoplasty last year, but the doctor recommended that I get a chin implant as well. I opted not to. I do love the outcome of my new nose, but I am now considering chin augmentation to help balance out my face. I have seen the profile computer image, but I am having a hard time understanding how I will look from the front, and when I smile and my facial expressions. Also, I am trying to decide between the implant or sliding genioplasty (since I don't love the idea of an implant being in my body. Any thoughts?
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allichin
in new york, ny
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Chin Augmentation: Implant vs. Sliding Genioplasty
Chin implants and sliding genioplasty are both excellent options for changing the shape of the chin. There are a few things I would like to share about my own personal experience with chin implants. First of all, one of the advantages is that the surgery can be easily and comfortably done under local anesthesia (we typically give light sedation for comfort). Another key thing to keep in mind is that the implant can be removed or changed just as easily if we don't like the change in...
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Considering a chin implant? Try fillers as a non-surgical option.
Chin augmentation can be a powerful procedure that really improves your look. Having a strong chin is like having nice breasts, almost anyone can benefit from having a little boost. And in some of us, we really need a little more chin.
The computer imaging program is a great way to see the possible effects on profile, but you are correct, it's not so great at predicting the changes on frontal view.
A nice solution is to try fillers. The fillers are placed in...
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Chin implant or sliding genioplasty
Chin augmentation can be done any of a number of ways. The timing should not be an issue for you--it can be done after or before a rhinoplasty. As you mention, it is often done at the time of rhinoplasty.
The advantages of an implant are that it probably is a lower risk operation, and can be done under local anesthesia. The implant augmentation is somewhat predictable. The downside is that it does not reduce the vertical chin height (as is desirable in some cases). It can increase chin...
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Chin augmentation is an excellent procedure...
Chin augmentation is an excellent way to balance your facial features. It is an easy procedure that can be done under local anesthesia, while a sliding genioplasty is more involved and slightly more risky. The chin implant should only minimally change your front view unless you are trying to lengthen the vertical height of the chin, which the genioplasty can do a little more effectively. Niether procedure should affect your facial motion. Most people simply need more...
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Chin surgery considerations
There are several options for improving your chin projection. Temporary fillers would allow you to test the look out. Computer imaging would allow you and your surgeon to get an accurate idea of what result to plan for. The frontal view doesn't change much after a chin augmentation, especially when done conservatively. You may notice a little more fullness to the area on either side of the chin itself (prejowl area). Patients with an under-developed chin often have some...
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Chin Augmentation
Chin augmentation often complements rhinoplasty. When both procedures are necessary, performing one without the other may result in facial disharmony. The options for chin augmentation include (1) sliding osseous genioplasty in which the bony chin is osteotomized (cut) and advanced/repositioned, and (2) the use of a chin implant.
Plastic surgeons trained as craniofacial surgeons are most comfortable performing the sliding genioplasty as it is a relatively simple procedure...
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Chin augmentation is an overdone operation.
I think if you like the result of the video imaging you will like the operation. The front view does not change much in vido imaging as well as real life. I see too many patients, particularly women, who have had a chin implant which masculinizes the face. I think video imaging is the best way to inform the patient. The procedure, itself, is simple.
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Chin Implant Vs Sliding Genioplasty
Most commonly, a chin implant is the preferred treatment of choice in treating the underprojected chin. A chin implant is well tolerated, biologically compatible implant which can safely and effectively balance out a chin. While there are specific instances when a sliding genioplasty is clearly the better modality (long underprojected chins), most of the time the invasiveness of the procedure is not justified. Sliding genioplasty breaks a segment of bone from your chin...
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Optimum choice in chin implant surgery.
For majority of patients chin augmentation using an implant is an ideal choice. For a select few patients, based on their specific anatomic variation, sliding genioplasty should be performed. Only a well educated and experienced surgeon will be able to guide you towards your best option.
A well planned and executed chin implant augmentation typically produces a beautiful and natural result with excellent longevity.
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Chin Implants are generally quite effective.
While options for chin augmentation are numerous, the chin implant is generally the better option than genioplasty especially if the goal is to provide better projection and definition.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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