Chin Augmentation
Chin Augmentation
Do you feel your chin or jaw line is barely visible and doesn’t fit your face? At Jacksonville’s Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center, we offer Chin Augmentation, or Mentoplasty, Jaw Augmentation, Chin Reduction, or Genioplasty to help bring balance to your face, correct the contour of your jaw line, and help boost your self-esteem and confidence.
Benefits of Chin Surgery
Chin Surgery corrects the following issues:
· Recessed or receding chin
· Weak jaw line
· Drooped neckline
· Facial imbalance or asymmetry
· Malformation of the lower part of the face
· Lost volume to due aging on the lower part of the face
· Chin surgery may be performed in combination with other facial surgeries
Chin Augmentation Surgery
To improve a receding or weak chin and facial balance, Chin Augmentation surgery requires the placement of an implant in the front of the chin to make the chin stand out more prominently. Jaw implants are another option that help restore balance and symmetry to the face by adjusting the angles leading to the chin. They can create a stronger jawline or provide a more understated contour, and can also remedy a drooping neckline by tightening and raising the neck skin with the volume they add.
Both chin and jaw implants help to reduce flaws in the structure of the chin, and are made of two common materials: smooth silicone and porous polyethylene. Made of smooth, firm rubber, silicone implants give the chin or jaw a normal feel. With time, surrounding tissue grows around the implant to keep it in place. Polyethylene implants are made up of small, microscopic tunnels, which allow the surrounding blood vessels and soft tissue to grow into the implant holding it in place. The implants come in various shapes and sizes to custom fit the unique needs of each patient.
The overall goal of Chin Surgery is to provide balance to your facial features giving your chin the most suitable projection and height. The proportions of the lower, mid, and upper face are taken in to consideration to create the optimum balance.
During your Chin Surgery consultation with Dr. Duffy, he will discuss expectations with you and provide pre-op and post-op instructions to ready you for your surgery journey. Prior to surgery, you are required to quit smoking for at least a month and avoid any over-the-counter and prescription drugs as instructed by Dr. Duffy for at least two weeks.
Chin Surgery is an outpatient procedure that usually takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours depending on how complicated the surgery is. It can be performed under general or local anesthesia.
For Chin and Jaw Augmentation, the incisions are hidden as they are placed inside of the mouth in the lower gum of the lip. Dissolvable stitches are used to close the incisions under the chin. Concluding surgery, you will be dressed with a fitted facial support garment or strap to reduce movement and help control swelling.
Let Dr. Duffy bring the perfect balance to your face with a customized plan. Together, you and Dr. Duffy will determine the appropriate treatment to help you look your best and build your self-esteem.
Chin Surgery Recovery
Chin Surgery recovery is fairly quick, typically a week
Final results are evident between 6 to 12 weeks. While final results are permanent, the natural process of aging and gravity are bound to impact your results over the years.