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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 are the normal results of mentoplasty?
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
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 is mentoplasty used as part of orthognathic surgery?
Orthognathic surgery involves repositioning the facial bones in order to correct deformities that affect the patient's ability to speak or chew normally.
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 does a diagnosis before mentoplasty consist of?
Diagnostic evaluation consists of a facial analysis as well as a complete dental and medical history.
How are fat injection used in mentoplasty?
fat may be injected into the area below the chin to plump up the skin and minimize the apparent size of the chin. This technique, however, is limited to minor disproportions of chin size.
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