Chin implant surgery is a cosmetic surgery operation in which the jaw is enlarged by placing a suitable material on the jaw bone in patients with normal teeth structure and jaw development, and aesthetic concerns are eliminated.
How is Chin Implant Surgery Performed?
Chin implant surgery is a procedure performed using general anesthesia. A small incision is made under the chin or inside the mouth. Through this incision, the plastic surgeon creates space for the chin implant and places the implant around the jaw bone.
Chin implant surgery usually takes less than 1 hour; however, if additional procedures (Rhinoplasty, etc.) are to be performed, the operating time will increase accordingly. After the surgery, the incision is closed with stitches and the chin can be bandaged.
What are the Advantages of Chin Implant Surgery?
The most important advantage of chin implant surgeries is that the patient’s appearance gains a more aesthetic appearance that will make a difference, he/she can recover and return to normal life activities shortly after the procedure.
Other advantages are;
- Having a permanent and strong jaw structure compared to temporary fillings,
- Being able to be performed simultaneously with surgeries such as rhinoplasty,
- The implant variety offers options suitable for all jaw shapes.
Is There an Age Limit for Chin Implants?
Facial development is completed at the age of 16-17 in women and at the age of 17-18 in men. Chin implants can be applied to patients whose facial development has been completed.
What are the Recovery Processes After Chin Implants?
The recovery processes of patients who have undergone chin implant surgery vary depending on the surgery method and the location where the implant is applied.
The regular use of painkillers and antibiotics given to the patient after the chin implant surgery ensures that the pain and swelling in the patient after the operation heals in a shorter time.
In addition, heavy physical activities that will strain the individual should not be done in the first days after the surgery, and liquid and soft foods should be consumed for a while.
