Articles of category "Mentoplasty"

Chin augmentation procedure is very significant because it can completely change any profile. There are two basic procedures that are performed to achieve chin augmentation. They are moving the chin forward and the introduction of chin implants. The procedure is considered to be safe thanks to the material of the implants which resembles the tissue of the patient. The surgery on the persons under 20 is not recommended.

Genioplasty is also referred to as chin augmentation. The procedure can be performed using different methods, the choice of which depends on the wishes of the patient, on the judgment and advice of the surgeon. Chin osteotomy is used when it is necessary to reduce the chin size. The patient can decide whether he wants the procedure to be made under the general or “twilight” anesthesia. The decision is usually made after the patient consults the surgeon and the anaesthesiologist.