Chin
People who are the best candidates to receive a mentoplasty or chin augmentation surgery are those who are in good health and have a solid functioning immune system and jaw. It is also ideal for the patient to be a non-smoker who has realistic expectations of the procedure’s outcome.
What should you expect before chin augmentation surgery?
Your plastic surgeon will most likely order pre-op lab tests to be done in order to confirm your health status. They may also require you to begin taking certain medications in the week or two before your surgery. In addition to that, patients should avoid taking medications such as aspirin, many anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements for two weeks prior to surgery. If you are a smoker, you may be asked by your surgeon to stop well in advance of surgery.
What should you expect after surgery?
The rate as to which patients recover depends on the patient and their activity level. Majority of patients can return to non-strenuous work as soon as 24 hours after surgery, although this is not recommended. Work that can be considered as strenuous or stressful should not be resumed for at least two to three weeks after surgery. It is very important that your chin is not subjected to excessive force or motion during this time. Examples include activities such as contact sports.
During recovery, you may experience a feeling of tightness in the chin area, and mild to moderate pain with movement. It is also normal for some facial movements to be temporarily restricted, uncomfortable, or limited.
Risks and Complications of Chin Augmentation Surgery:
There are several risks and complications associated with chin augmentation surgery, as with any other type of surgery.
Below are some possible risks and complications that patients may experience:
- Infection, which may require removal of the implant
- Unfavorable scarring and/or skin discoloration
- Skin or fat necrosis
- Excessive bleeding or hematoma
- Blood clots
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Persistent swelling or fluid accumulation
- Cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Moderate to severe pain
- Temporary or permanent change/loss of skin sensation
- Unsatisfactory aesthetic results requiring revisional surgery
Most swelling associated with the surgery should subside within the first four to six weeks after surgery.