Chin Aesthetics (Mentoplasty) Our Treatment
What is Chin Aesthetics (Mentoplasty)?
With the mentoplasty procedure, it is aimed to change the appearance of the chin and make it more compatible with the face. During mentoplasty operation, which is a small procedure, tissue is added to the tip of the chin or implants are made. However, different treatments are also performed on people with jaw deformity. For patients with a small chin, implants or tissues such as bone and fat taken from another part of the body can be placed in this area. In patients with a long chin, the chin is rasped or the shape of the chin is changed by moving it.
Thanks to mentoplasty:
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Depending on the person's jaw structure, the chin may be in the front or at the back. Thus, the person is ensured to gain ideal facial features.
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The deformity of the jaw is corrected.
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The chin is moved so that the form of the chin is corrected.
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For patients with a small chin, implants or tissues such as bone and fat taken from another part of the body can be placed in this area.
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If the chin needs to be shortened, necessary procedures are performed and the coherence between the chin and the face is achieved.
Non-Surgical Chin Aesthetics (Jawline)
Many women want to have attractive facial features while many men want to have a harder, sharper and more pronounced jaw line. This can be achieved without surgery by adding fillers to the jaw. During Jawline procedure, which has been very popular recently, local anesthesia is first given to the patient. Then the filler is injected into the jaw line. This process takes place in a period as short as 15-20 minutes.
Chin Aesthetics with Surgery ( Orthognathic Surgery)
It is possible to lengthen or reduce the jaw in orthognathic surgery. After the doctor gives information the patient about the procedure that is suitable for his/her face and upon the approval of the patient, the procedure is started. If there is a problem in the upper or lower jaw affecting the closure of the mouth, the patient is referred to dentistry by the doctor. The mentoplasty procedure can take half an hour to 3 hours.
Things to Pay Attention after Mentoplasty Surgery
It is very normal to have pain after surgery. With the medications prescribed by the doctor, the pain can be minimized. After the operation, the patient should be careful while eating and drinking. Since the patient will have problems while chewing after the surgery, he/she is recommended to consume liquid foods. In addition, soft foods should be preferred and hard food that are difficult to chew should be avoided.
