Facial Profiling With Chin Implants

One of the most immediately satisfying facial procedures is chin augmentation through implant surgery. Bringing forward a deficient chin into better aligment can dramatically change one's facial profile.

Like the nose, although not as well appreciated, the position of the chin not only plays an important role on the silhouette of the face and neck but helps form an impression (accurate or not) on one's character. A well-defined chin that is in proportion to the rest of the face suggests favorable character traits and portrays an image of strength. A weak or recessed chin, conversely, can give the opposite impression.

The decision (need) to perform chin augmentation is dependent on an assessment of the chin as it sits relative to the rest of the face. This is done exclusively by a profile assessment where a straight line is dropped down from the junction of the nose and forehead with the face looking straight forward and as level as possible. Where the most projecting point of the chin rests relative to this vertical line determines whether chin augmentation is beneficial, and how much, to one's facial profile. If it rests anywhere behind this line, then chin augmentation will be helpful. How much it sits behind this line in millimeters also helps one choose the amount the chin must be brought forward. This number determines the thickness in millimeters of the chin implant or how much the chin bone must be advanced.

The most common method of chin augmentation is with a silicone rubber (silastic) implant. Implant placement is very simple and uncomplicated. Through a small incision under the chin, the implant can be inserted onto the bone and screwed into place. This direct approach makes it easy to place a chin implant of any size or shape, of which there are numerous styles and thicknesses from which to choose. My perdoanl favorite for chin implants is the extended or anatomic style which has a natural blending into the surrounding jaw bone. The results from chin implant augmentation are instantaneous although there will be some temporary swelling (no bruising) from having to lift up the chin muscle to put it into place.

Complications from chin implants are quite few. Chin implant asymmetry is the most common but is avoidable if the implant is secured into position with a small screw at the time of surgery. Movement of the chin implant after surgery results in this complication. Bleeding and infection, while possible, I have yet to see. Sometimes, the chin and lower lip will 'move funny' for awhile afterwards due to temporary swelling and the muscle being manipulated. In other words, the chin area will seem quite stiff after surgery which does impact on how the lower lip may move. This is a self-solving problem as the swelling goes away.

Chin enhancement is a wonderful procedure that is relatively simple surgery with an immediate and dramatic effect on improving one's facial balance and proportion.

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Dr Barry Eppley is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice at Clarian Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. He writes a daily blog on trends in plastic surgery at www.exploreplasticsurgery.com

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