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Chin Augmentation When people look in the mirror, most focus on the size and shape of their noses, their ears, sagging jowls, or fine wrinkling of the skin. Although few examine their chins with the same discerning eye, the chin is a very important facial feature. A well-defined chin helps balance the face and, along with the nose, largely determines the profile. Surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty (nasal contouring surgery) are often the first to suggest that changes in chin size or shape may enhance the profile as much as rhinoplasty. Dr. Jones often recommends chin surgery in addition to rhinoplasty when chin augmentation is necessary to achieve facial balance and harmony. Other procedures that may be combined with chin surgery are liposuction (fat removal) of the neck or a face lift to improve the overall appearance of the jaw line and neck. Fortunately this is a relatively straightforward procedure that can make a major difference. Procedure To augment the chin, an incision is made either inside the mouth where the gum and lower lip meet or in the natural crease line just under the chin. By gently stretching the tissue, a space is created where an implant can be inserted. The implant, made of synthetic material that feels much like natural tissue normally found in the chin, is available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. This allows custom fitting of the implant to the configurations of the patient’s face. After implantation, the surgeon uses fine sutures to close the incision. When the incision is inside the mouth, no scarring is visible. If the incision is under the chin, the scar is usually imperceptible. A bandage is then applied which is left in place for about three days. |
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Dr. Derek Jones | Medical Center Clinic | 8333 N. Davis Hwy | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Pensacola FL 32514 850.484.FACE |
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