This type of cosmetic surgery is performed when chin defects, acquired or congenital, negatively affect natural face anatomy. Chin is crucial to aesthetic harmony of face, and even aeons ago the Ancient Greeks had devised “golden standard” for chin size – its width should be equal ⅓ of vertical facial dimension, and chin’s height should correspond to ⅓ of horizontal facial dimension. Well, we are no Ancient Greeks, so everyone decides what a beautiful chin looks like on their own. Our task is to help you achieve desired results.
Chin implant surgery or mentoplasty helps to improve chin size and shape, or reconstruct it after accidents, trauma, unsuccessful surgery or congenital defects. As of now, a wide range of differently shaped implants are available, allowing to suit the needs of the patient perfectly.
Speaking of materials the implants are made of, these typically are medical grade sillicone, which is biocompatible and safe. Sillicone implants have bone or cartilage-like texture and are selected specifically to fit each patient individually..
As usual, all starts with a thorough examination at an appointment. Surgeon determines scope nad nature of manipulation, checks for contraindications and helps the patient model the exact results of intervention. Surgery site is typically located at skin fold of the chin or at inner surface of the lower lip. A proper preparation and adequate planning are essential to successful surgery, thus an appointment with the surgeon is a must.
Scars left by incision dissolve within several months after surgery. Sometimes mentoplasty is complemented with elements of lipoplasty, when patient’s own fat tissue is transplanted to better shape the target area.
Chin shape correction is a relatively rare cosmetic intervention, and not many cosmetic surgeons are qualified to perform it. This is why such a procedure must be trusted to expert surgeons only. Our cosmetic surgeons have necessary qulifications, equipment and experience to make your wishes come true and preserve your health in the process.
