Chin Augmentation Can Enhance Your Appearance

By Author: Dr Sirisha Sirisha
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When we want to encourage someone to be brave, we say – keep your chin up! This phrase aptly conveys the importance of a chin in our overall appearance and personality. Chin Augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure to help you gain that perfect chin.

A well-shaped and firm chin conveys character and self-confidence in a person. Beauty is a subjective issue, however it is generally accepted that a beautiful chin is one that is two to three millimetres behind an imaginary line dropped from a person’s nose.

Chin Augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that achieves a balanced facial appearance by redefining the jawline. It makes the chin bigger or longer in comparison to the nose, thus balancing the face. Chin Augmentation is a permanent and safe method for correcting a receding chin. 

Chin Augmentation is a simple procedure where an implant is inserted under the chin. This improves chin projection, thus enhancing a person’s profile. The procedure can be combined with mini-liposuction of soft tissue around the chin to further enhance facial appearance.

During the surgery an incision ...
... is made to design a pocket for placing the implant over the bone beside the lower jaw. The Chin Augmentation procedure takes only a couple of hours and is performed under general anaesthesia. It usually requires a hospital stay of a single day.

* The recovery period after Chin Augmentation varies according to whether the procedure was carried out in isolation or in combination with other procedures such as Rhinoplasty or facial liposuction.

* Only a chin implant will see you recovering within a day but it is advisable to rest for a little longer. You will be able to return to your normal routine within a week.

* There may be mild soreness and swelling in the chin area. You may feel a slight tightness around the chin due to the implant and the temporary swelling.

* If the surgical incision was made in the mouth, you might need to eat a bland and soft diet for a while. This will give your gums some time to heal.

* An incision in the mouth leaves no visible scarring but if your implant was placed through an incision under your chin, it could result in a very small scar.

* If you feel more than a mild pain then painkillers may be prescribed. The medicines will however be needed only for a few days.

* As a precautionary move your surgeon may choose to give you an antibiotic to prevent any infection. You will also be advised to keep your head elevated.

Chin implants are available in many shapes and sizes. The material is also chosen according to the changes desired by the patient and the surgeon’s technique. Chin Augmentation is often carried out in combination with the reshaping of the nose (Rhinoplasty) to achieve the perfect look.

Achieving a stronger chin is the goal often resulting in a more youthful appearance. In the aging process of the body, the chin and jaw line are facial features that show the earliest signs of deterioration. Facial surgery provides a safe and fast remedy. Cosmetic surgery procedures are gaining unprecedented popularity in India.

For the best plastic surgery in India you can research on the internet and choose a good cosmetic and plastic surgery clinic. Indian surgeons are renowned for their expertise and Indian medical facilities are second to none in the world.