Chin augmentation
A receded, underdeveloped chin distorts the facial
proportions. Chin deficit creates ‘weak’ overall appearance with loss of
definition between the jaw line and neck, ofently together with a perception of
a disproportionately prominent nose or midface. Lack of contour and profile in
the chin is addressed by chin augmentation, which involves repositioning or
reshaping the chin for improved facial harmony.
In most cases, this procedure can be performed under local
anesthesia. Genioplasty can be both surgical and non-surgical. In non-surgical
genioplasty, fat or fillers are used. The chin may be restored utilising an
implant or by moving your own chin into a better position to achieve desired
results. Method should determined based on individual indications. Both
techniques involve an incision either on the skin or within the mouth, just in
front of lower teeth in the groove behind your lip.
Chin reduction
A prominent chin is an indication for bony reduction by
removing excess of the chin. Reduction genioplasty is undertaken through an
incision in the mouth when small reduction is sufficient, however more severe
problems will require a mandibular osteotomy.
Postoperatively, recovery is usually within 1 week. Contact
sports can be resumed after 8 weeks.
