CHIN SURGERY / MENTOPLASTY / GENIOPLASTY
Chin implants are used to build a better profile. It is sometimes done with nose surgery to help balance the facial proportions. An incision is made either under the chin or inside the lower lip, a pocket is made and the implant placed into the pocket. Some chin implants are fixed to the lower jaw bone, while others are held in place by the pocket that is created.
| Treatment | Cheek Augmentation / Mentoplasty / Chin Plastic / Genioplasty |
| Purpose | To improve and restore youthful look to the face. Make the chin prominent for males and subtle for women |
| Technique | Completely hidden incisions inside the mouth |
| Time it takes | 1 - 1.5 hours |
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia, painless procedure |
| Recovery | 1 week |
| Lasts | Permanent |