I realize that some would kill to look younger, but I have found it quite debilitating, especially professionally. People often mistake me for a high schooler or college intern, when in fact I'm 29. A sliding genioplasty and jawline augmentation has been suggested to me by a local surgeon, but I'm wondering if that will make a difference in looking closer to my age. Will a sliding genioplasty do the trick, or would you suggest something else? Thanks
September 5, 2016
Answer: Chin implant versus sliding genioplasty A sliding genioplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an inpatient procedure in the hospital setting with an overnight hospital stay. It is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Consider placement of a chin implant to help with facial balance and proportions, which brings the mandible forward for cosmetic purposes. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes, and is completely reversible by removing the implant. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of shapes and sizes, which is best determined time of the consultation and examination. In our practice, we have used Implantech Silastic pre-Jowl chin implants for over 25 years With an excellent success rate. Look for a surgeon who performs chin implants quite often and has a large before-and-after photo gallery. Digital computer imaging would also be helpful time of the consultation to see what can be accomplished with your chin on your facial features. For many examples and more information about chin implants including diagrams of the implants themselves, please see the link and the video below
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September 5, 2016
Answer: Chin implant versus sliding genioplasty A sliding genioplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an inpatient procedure in the hospital setting with an overnight hospital stay. It is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Consider placement of a chin implant to help with facial balance and proportions, which brings the mandible forward for cosmetic purposes. Chin implants are placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes approximately 30 minutes, and is completely reversible by removing the implant. Chin implants are manufactured in a large array of shapes and sizes, which is best determined time of the consultation and examination. In our practice, we have used Implantech Silastic pre-Jowl chin implants for over 25 years With an excellent success rate. Look for a surgeon who performs chin implants quite often and has a large before-and-after photo gallery. Digital computer imaging would also be helpful time of the consultation to see what can be accomplished with your chin on your facial features. For many examples and more information about chin implants including diagrams of the implants themselves, please see the link and the video below
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September 4, 2016
Answer: Help with baby face; what to do? Will a sliding genioplasty do the trick, or would you suggest something else? If you have a normal bite, there is no need to have a sliding genioplasty. An implant will be a better solution. Seek a plastic surgeon with special training in facial implants who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.
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September 4, 2016
Answer: Help with baby face; what to do? Will a sliding genioplasty do the trick, or would you suggest something else? If you have a normal bite, there is no need to have a sliding genioplasty. An implant will be a better solution. Seek a plastic surgeon with special training in facial implants who performs hundreds of these procedures, has great reviews and photos, and is an expert in this field.
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