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Chin Augmentation | Chin Implants
What is a Chin Surgery or Mentoplasty?
Are you looking for how to get rid of double chin? Well, Chin surgery in Houston is your thing. It is also known as mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant or reduction surgery on the bone. Many times a plastic surgeon may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion, as the size of the chin may magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose. Chin surgery helps provide a harmonious balance to your facial features so that you feel better about the way you look.
Chin Surgery Time
Insertion of a chin implant may take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.
Mentoplasty Procedure
During this procedure, the surgeon selects the proper size and shape implant to enhance your appearance and inserts it into a pocket over the front of the jawbone. The small incision to create the pocket and insert the implant is placed inside the mouth (along the lower lip) or in the skin just under the chin area.
Mentoplasty Recovery Time
Usually, the chin is taped after surgery to minimize swelling and discomfort. Sutures in the skin will be removed in five to seven days. If an intra-oral incision is used, the sutures will dissolve.
Chin Surgery Complications
You will experience some discomfort and swelling in the affected area for several days. It’s normal to experience some temporary difficulty with smiling and talking. Black and blue marks may be visible around the chin and neck.
Mentoplasty Aftercare
Your plastic surgeon will instruct you about dental hygiene, eating and any restrictions to your activities after surgery.
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Book Your Appointment
Call us at +12818934144 for your Chin Surgery appointments in Houston by Dr. Robert Peterson.