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Chin plastic surgery is performed in order to improve the proportions of the face and correct the so-called. “weak” chin. Chin augmentation is the choice of many patients with normally functioning teeth and mandibular development.

In order to increase and correct the shape of the chin, a biocompatible implant is used, which is installed over the bone structure. Depending on where the implant is to be placed, the chin can be lengthened or widened, sharpened or rounded, taking into account the proportions of the face.
It is possible that further facial plastic surgery may be needed in the form of cheekbone augmentation or contouring with biopolymer gels.

Are Chin Augmentation and Plastic Surgery Right for Me?

If you think you have a relatively weak chin and a well-functioning jaw, then chin augmentation with implants may be right for you. It is possible that you have previously used contouring and biopolymer gels to improve the shape of the chin, but this was a temporary solution to the problem, and you want a permanent result. As in the case of any other plastic intervention, the patient must be in good health and not suffer from chronic diseases that can complicate the postoperative period.

Preparation for chin plastic surgery

Before surgery, the patient is examined to identify possible contraindications for chin augmentation surgery. Usually, a patient is asked about previous diseases, about chronic diseases that he suffers from, as well as about surgeries in the facial area. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any allergies to any medications, as well as what medications you are currently taking. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, should be discontinued as they interfere with blood clotting. Tests are performed, such as a complete blood and urine test, a biochemical blood test, a blood clotting test (coagulogram) and an ECG. Besides, smokers are strongly advised to stop smoking two weeks before surgery and throughout the postoperative period, as it interferes with normal wound healing. In addition, a photo of your face will be taken before the intervention so that you can compare the result with what it was before the chin augmentation.

How is an implant placed for chin augmentation?

There are several ways to install implants to increase the chin and correct its shape. Chin plastic surgery allows you to strengthen the bone structure, make the chin wider or even lengthen the face with the help of a chin. Implants are available in various shapes, sizes and materials, and their choice depends on what the patient wants to receive and on the technique used. When installing implants in the chin area, the incision is made from the side of the oral cavity, at the junction of the lower lip and gums. Through this access, the surgeon places the implant. The advantage of this method is the absence of any visible scar on the face. An alternative approach is an incision in the area immediately below the jaw line.

Solid silicone implants can be placed through a small incision under the chin. When using other biocompatible implants (medpor, etc.), the incision is made in the oral cavity. Chin implants are placed either by forming a pocket or by suturing the implant to soft tissue or bone. Then, the incision is sutured in layers and a sterile dressing is applied. If the incision was made in the oral cavity, then absorbable sutures are used. If non-absorbable sutures were used, they are removed after a week. The entire chin augmentation surgery takes an average of 30 – 45 minutes if it is not combined with other facial plastic procedures. Usually, after surgery, a special support dressing is applied to keep the implant in place while the wound heals.