the face is divided into thirds, with the mouth and chin in the lowest third. The surgeon compares the proportions of the features in each third in order to determine the most suitable procedure for restoring balance.
Normal results of either augmentation or reduction mentoplasty include correction of facial asymmetry and disproportion. The functioning of the jaw is also often improved. Patients who have had a mentoplasty are usually very satisfied
Diagnostic evaluation consists of a facial analysis as well as a complete dental and medical history.
It comes from the Latin word mentum, which means chin, and the Greek verb plassein, which means "to form" or "to shape." Mentoplasty is also known as genioplasty or chinplasty.
infection, bleeding, and an allergic reaction to the anesthetic
Chin reshaping that is done to improve personal appearance is not usually covered by insurance. Mentoplasty that is performed as a reconstructive procedure after trauma, genetic deformity, or orthognathic surgery may be covered by insurance.
Patients should stop smoking and discontinue all medications containing aspirin or NSAIDs for two weeks prior to mentoplasty.
Facial liposuction can be used together with or instead of mentoplasty to improve the patient's profile. In particular, removal of fatty tissue below the chin can make a receding chin look larger or more prominent.
To correct malformations of the chin resulting from developmental abnormalities of the bones in the jaw.
24 hours.
The rate of complications with chin implants as well as sliding genioplasties is about 5%.
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it is not usually done in children until all permanent teeth have come in and the jaw is close to its adult size.