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Plastic Surgery for Men New Jersey – Chin Augmentation
Parker Center in Paramus, New Jersey
Chin Augmentation
A “weak chin” can make an appropriately sized nose and other facial features stand out. It can also cause patients to be very dissatisfied with their profile. The surgical insertion of a chin implant, called “chin augmentation”, can improve your profile by creating better facial balance.
There are many different sizes and shapes for the implant, so you can achieve the specific look you desire. Computer imaging can be used to assist you in making this important decision. The silicone material of the implant also looks and feels very similar to bone, so the result is a very natural looking, natural feeling and defined chin.
The Procedure
- Chin implant surgery takes about 20 minutes, and can be done under local anesthesia with sedation
- A ¾ inch incision is made, hidden just beneath the chin
- The tissue is gently stretched until enough room is created for the implant, which will lie directly on the bone
- A tapered silicone chin implant is inserted into the newly created space, directly on the jawbone
- Small sutures are used to close the incision
Recovery
- Sutures are removed within five days
- Swelling and discoloration subside within several days
- There should be very little pain overall
- You can return to normal activities in 3 to 4 days and exercise in 10 to 14 days
Important
For approximately six weeks, it is important to avoid activity that could jar or bump your chin. The scar tissue that forms around your implant is crucial in keeping it in place. It must remain undisturbed until you are fully healed.
Oftentimes chin augmentation and rhinoplasty are performed on the same patient. During your initial consultation, we will go over all your options with you and together we can decide the best procedures to give you the look you desire.
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