Surgical
Procedures
Facial Surgery
Aesthetic Mentoplasty/Chin
Concept - Aesthetic
mentoplasty (or genioplasty) is a procedure to change
the shape and projection of the chin. Many patients who originally
come for rhinoplasty consultations, thinking their nose is
too large, find it is actually a problem with recessive ness
of the chin or a poor dental occlusion.
If it is an occlusal (orientation of the jaws) problem,
the patient is referred for proper dental evaluation and then
a treatment plan would be developed along with the help of an
orthodontist. If the patient has already had orthodontics or
the problem is purely one of projection of the chin, a mentoplasty
will be planned.
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Surgery - Dr.
Dabb would most commonly utilize a prosthesis which would be
placed through an incision in the mouth directly over the jawbone.
These prostheses are available in various sizes, shapes, and
materials. The most common material is silastic.
Recovery - The
implant is uncomfortable for several days. There is swelling
for 1 week.
Return to Work
- 1 week.
Full Activity
- 1 week.
Complications
- Extrusion, infection, asymmetry, erosion of mandible.
