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Is Cosmetic Chin Surgery Right For You?
If you are considering cosmetic chin surgery, you should know what the procedure entails before going under the knife.
Chin plastic surgery, or mentoplasty, may or may not be what you are really looking for to improve your appearance. Read on to find out the details about plastic surgery chin reconstruction.
Defining Mentoplasty
Mentoplasty, or plastic surgery for your chin, is the process of reconstructing and reforming the chin area of your face. The parts of the face that are included in mentoplasty surgery are the anterior parts of the mandible. Mentoplasty can include either tapering an extremely prominent chin, or building up a receding chin, whatever the deficiency might be.
What is a Beautiful Chin?
Beauty is, of course, in the eye of the beholder, but there are certain things that seem to be considered universally beautiful, especially when it comes to facial profiles. The most beautiful people have chins that are around two or three millimeters behind a line that comes straight down from the nose. In women, though, the chin can recede slightly more than this, and in men, the chin can come out a little more than this and still be considered attractive.
The Surgery Procedure
Before a person undergoes cosmetic chin surgery, they are placed under anesthesia via an IV. Sometimes it is done with simply general anesthesia, but this is not common. Once the patient is out, the incision is made inside the mouth. This eliminates any scaring on the face. If the patient has a double chin, the extra fat will be liposuctioned through the same incision, to help the chin become even more beautiful.
Mentoplasty is a quick procedure, and takes around thirty minutes to complete. The main object of the procedure is to put a chin implant into the chin to allow it to become more prominent on the face. Silicone and gortex are commonly used as chin implants, and they are easily re-contoured to make a lovely chin.
The implant will be positioned in front of the jawbone and buried into the soft tissue of the chin. This helps it to look natural. The doctor will then begin to contour the implant to achieve the desired look. Most of the time the implant does
not have to be screwed in place because it will be sutured to the soft tissue of the jaw, which is usually enough to keep it in place.
Chin plastic surgery is one type of plastic surgery that allows the patient to see results the moment they wake up. While there will be bruising and swelling that need to heal before the patient sees their new appearance, they will be able to see improvement right away as the implant is in place the moment they wake up. It usually takes around two months for the surgery to heal completely, allowing the patient to see their new profile.
Is Mentoplasty for You?
Plastic surgery, even chin plastic surgery, is a complex procedure that does carry risks. Any time a person is placed underneath anesthesia there is a certain amount of risk involved. Before deciding if plastic surgery is the right option to improve your overall appearance, you need to weigh these risks completely. Are the problems in your appearance large enough to undergo serious surgery? If the answer to this question is yes, then cosmetic chin surgery might be the best option for you.
There is also significant cost involved with any form of plastic surgery. Because cosmetic surgery is not considered medically necessary in most cases, insurances most often do not pay for plastic surgery; chin surgery is no exception. Sometimes insurance companies will pay for reconstructive surgery that is necessary due to an accident or birth defect, particularly when there is a medical problem associated with the deformity. But purely cosmetic surgery will not be considered
medically necessary, and most of the time will not be covered. If you are going to undergo plastic surgery, plan your finances carefully to ensure that you have enough money to pay for the procedure.
f you think that chin plastic surgery will make a significant improvement on your overall quality of life, then save your money carefully, and find a quality plastic surgeon to help you decide the best course of action. Cosmetic chin surgery can help improve your overall appearance, making you more beautiful and confident in yourself!
