Genioplasty

Improving Appearance through Chin Surgery

Genioplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance of the face through surgery on the chin, with the goal of increasing or decreasing its size. Chin augmentation is typically achieved with the use of implants, while reduction is done through specialized techniques of removal or reshaping.

Often, during genioplasty, it is recommended to combine it with rhinoplasty to achieve harmony and balance in the facial features. Whether with or without rhinoplasty, genioplasty provides excellent results in balancing the overall appearance of the face.

In cases of a small chin, correction is achieved with an implant, while in cases of a large chin, more specialized procedures are required. In such cases, due to frequent malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth), a cephalometric analysis is essential, and orthognathic surgery may be needed for complete restoration.

Before the procedure, a consultation is held between the doctor and the patient to determine the most suitable approach for achieving the best possible result. Special simulation software is used to select the appropriate implant.

The duration of the surgery ranges from half an hour to two hours, depending on the size and severity of the issue. The incision for implant placement is made inside the mouth, leaving no external scars or cuts.

Genioplasty is performed with local anesthesia when it is the sole procedure and with general anesthesia when combined with other interventions. After the surgery, the patient typically needs to stay in the clinic for one day and can return to work in approximately six days.

After the procedure, swelling may occur, gradually subsiding over four to six weeks. Stitches are removed a week after surgery, and patients are advised to consume soft foods and perform oral rinses with antiseptic for at least ten days.