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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.
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Who performs mentoplasty?
Mentoplasties may be performed by plastic surgeons, oral surgeons, or maxillofacial surgeons. Fat injections and facial liposuction are usually performed by plastic surgeons.
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 is mentoplasty used to treat?
To correct malformations of the chin resulting from developmental abnormalities of the bones in the jaw.
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.
Does knee liposuction help in weight loss?
Knee liposuction is used in treatment for patients with excessive swelling or other ailments to the knee. Its not used to loose weight.
What are the main risks of mentoplasty?
infection, bleeding, and an allergic reaction to the anesthetic
What is abdominal liposuction used for?
Abdominal liposuction is used for removing fat from the abdominal area. It is a procedure done by both men and women but women are the ones who do it more often.
Is liposuction right for men as well as women?
Liposuction can be used for any person that would like to reduce an area of fat. Although more popular in women, it is not inclusive to that demographic. Plenty of men get liposuction.
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.
Can fat removed from liposuction be used else where?
i guess so
What is involved in an ultrasound liposuction procedure?
Ultra sound is used to find the area that is to be removed. and once the doctor determines what to remove liposuction treatment is applied to the affected area.
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.
