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What does mentoplasty mean?
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.
What are the main risks of mentoplasty?
infection, bleeding, and an allergic reaction to the anesthetic
Is mentoplasty covered by insurance?
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.
How can liposuction be used in 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.
What is mentoplasty used to treat?
To correct malformations of the chin resulting from developmental abnormalities of the bones in the jaw.
What are normal results for the antinuclear antibody test?
Normal results will be negative, showing no antinuclear antibodies.
What are the morbidity and mortality rates with mentoplasty?
The rate of complications with chin implants as well as sliding genioplasties is about 5%.
What are normal results from hemoperfusion?
Normal results include satisfactory clearance of the toxic substance or waste products from the patient's blood.
What are the normal results of septoplasty?
Normal results include improved breathing and airflow through the nostrils, and an acceptable outward shape of the nose.
What does a diagnosis before mentoplasty consist of?
Diagnostic evaluation consists of a facial analysis as well as a complete dental and medical history.
What are normal results for a colpotomy?
Colpotomy results are considered normal when the incision performed allows the surgeon to meet the goal of the overall surgical protocol.
What are normal results of a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography?
Normal results of a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography are dye evenly distributed throughout the bile ducts.
