The process of chin augmentation surgery

1. The administration of anesthesia

During the procedure of surgery, medications are given so that the comfort of the patient is not compromised with. Anesthesia in case of chin augmentation surgery could be either a general one or a mix of intravenous sedation and local anesthesia. The surgeon will be the best one to make your selection simple and effective.

2. Incision is made

Incisions for mentoplasty are, as a general rule done on the inside of the mouth, under the chin’s natural furrow line where it remains hidden or at the meeting point of lower lip and gum. After the incision, space is created by the surgeon to insert the implant precisely and gently by extending the tissue.

3. Insertion of chin implant and positioning it under the skin


After the incisions, the insertion of the implant is done it is positioned exactly so that the most natural and best natural aesthetic result is achieved. You may have to sit up on the operation table so that your surgeon can check out and examine the appearance to fix the implant in its proper place. It helps in ensuring good symmetry and placement.

4. Fixing the implant in place

Solid implant can be secured by either attaching it to the bone or soft tissues with screws or sutures, or a close fitting tissue pocket is created around the implant, this helps in keeping the hold of the implant in the desired position. The implants which are porous in nature can be secured in place through a process in which the natural tissues of the patient grows inside the implants’ pores.

5. Closing the incisions

Sutures are used to close the incisions. If the placement of the closed incision is under the chin, there may or may not arise the need for the application of bandages. Some of the sutures will get dissolved by themselves after some time.

Some others may have to be removed professionally by the doctor. There may arise the need for the application of tape to the skin so that they can hold the implant in its proper place even during post operative swelling which is perfectly normal.

6. Instructions for post-op care

After the completion of the surgery, the patient will have to be taken to recovery area. There the patient will be fully monitored at all times by the surgical staff. In most general cases the performance of chin augmentation surgery is carried on the basis of outpatient.

However, in some cases, there may arise the need for overnight stay at the hospital. After the surgical process the best thing to do is if someone stays for the at least a day with you.

In case of the placing of the incisions in the mouth, the patient will be restricted and will have to go on a soft diet after the surgery for some days. There will also be the need for rinsing out the mouth every time following lunch, dinner or eat anything so that the sutures are kept clean.

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