Chin Implant Plastic Surgery
Abramson Facial Plastic Surgery Center, Atlanta GA

CHIN AUGMENTATION –CHIN IMPLANTS
(Also called Genioplasty or Mentoplasty)

The goal of most patients who choose to have chin implants is to improve their profile by creating a better balance between the chin and other facial features. If you have a small chin and a large nose or a blunted/obtuse neck – or a flat mid-face and cheek bone area - you would be considered a “good candidate” for chin augmentation using implants.

PREPARATION FOR CHIN AUGMENTATION – CHIN IMPLANTS:

• Eat a balanced nutrient rich diet to help your body heal and recover faster
• If you smoke-please refrain for 2 weeks before and several weeks after surgery
• Avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen products
• Discuss all medications, vitamins and herbals with your surgeon
• Do not ear or drink after midnight the night before surgery
• Be sure you do not have a sunburn the day of surgery
• Do not wear makeup or contact lenses to surgery
• Have someone drive you the day of surgery and plan to stay with you a couple of days to help you.

CHIN AUGMENTATION SURGERY OVERVIEW

• You will be draped and your face thoroughly cleaned with antiseptic solution
• You will be given mild sedation and the treatment area will be anesthetized
• A small incision will be made inside the mouth – to create a “pocket”
• The implant will be inserted into the pocket over the front of the jawbone
• The chin will be taped to minimize swelling and discomfort
• Sutures will be used to close the incision

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER CHIN AUGMENTATION – IMPLANT SURGERY:
You will experience some swelling, bruising and discomfort for several days – along with a little difficulty “smiling.” Your surgeon will instruct you on oral hygiene, eating and any restrictions following your surgery. A liquid diet will be recommended for 1-2 days. You must avoid strenuous activities for about 10 days such as straining, bending and lifting. The tape will remain on your chin for a few days before being removed. Oral pain medication will be recommended for any discomfort you may experience. Ice packs may be recommended to help reduce swelling and discomfort – which does go away in a few days.

Most people are able to return to work in about 5-7 days – but you must continue to avoid strenuous activity until completely healed. As the swelling and bruising diminishes – and the supportive tissues in the chin form around the implant – you will begin to see the new contour in that area. Over time – it is difficult to even distinguish between the implant and your own chin.

Using only the most innovative, “state-of-the-art” techniques and instruments, combined with our many years of expertise and skill – we are able to achieve dramatic, natural looking results.