Chin Implant With Rhinoplasty
Chin augmentation can be done during rhinoplasty or orbitoplasty with the aim to improve facial proportion, correct a deficient chin, or correct abnormalities in the pharyngeal and oral cavities. There are several types of chin implants including subcutaneous, endonasal, endomaxillary and periareolar. The choice depends on surgeon preference and patient anatomy, but it is important to match the type of implant to the area where it will be inserted as well as its dimensions.
In this guide, we review the aspects of Chin Implant With Rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty and chin implant recovery, chin implant and rhinoplasty cost, and Can you get jaw and nose surgery together?
Chin Implant With Rhinoplasty
Facial proportion is important in determining the overall aesthetic impression of a person. A balanced face will result in a more attractive appearance and make you appear younger than you are. While it’s not possible to alter the shape of your chin, it can be made smaller or larger at the same time as rhinoplasty surgery.
Facial dimension proportions can play a major role in how the face is perceived as a whole.
- Facial dimension proportions can play a major role in how the face is perceived as a whole.
- These proportions can be changed by surgery, diet and exercise.
Many patients may undergo rhinoplasty to improve breathing and/or reduce facial asymmetry.
Many patients may undergo rhinoplasty to improve breathing and/or reduce facial asymmetry. The nose is the central focus of your face, so improving your breathing can have a dramatic effect on your overall health and appearance.
Rhinoplasty can also be used to correct a deviated septum or remove excess tissue from inside the nose that has been causing breathing problems, such as chronic sinus infections or allergies.
Simultaneously correcting the chin may be a good option during this procedure.
A chin implant can be added to correct a recessed chin, a weak chin, or even a square chin. The procedure involves placing an implant under the skin and over the bone of your lower jaw. This helps give you more definition in this area and creates more of an aesthetic balance between your nose and mouth areas.
If you’re considering having rhinoplasty but think that it will leave you with an unsightly scar on your face, consider having both procedures done at once by Dr Mark Moshyedi at Cosmetic Surgery Institute in Toronto (https://www.cosmeticsurgeryinstitute.ca/). He offers his patients this option so they don’t have to worry about one surgery causing more scarring than necessary for another surgery later down the line!
rhinoplasty and chin implant recovery
A “weak” or receding chin can make you feel self conscious or unhappy with your appearance. A strong chin is often associated with virility or decisiveness, while a weak chin is associated with the opposite attributes. It’s no wonder people seek out chin augmentation as a way to strengthen their profile and add to their physical presence.
At DiGeronimo MD Advanced Plastic Surgery in Miami, Florida, Dr. Ernest M. DiGeronimo can help determine if chin augmentation is a possibility for you.
Chin implant surgery basics
Chin implant surgery is typically an outpatient procedure, and can be performed either with general anesthesia or with sedation and local anesthesia. There’s no external incisions or scarring involved, and the surgery itself rarely takes more than an hour.
Dr. DiGeronimo will consult with you about your desired profile, and help you choose the implant that is just right for you. The implants are made of silicone and feel almost exactly like normal bone. The implant molds around the point of your existing chin bone, correcting the outline of your jaw.
For the surgical implantation, Dr. DiGeronimo goes in just inside your lower lip, in front of the gum line, and makes an incision just big enough to slip the implant through. He positions it perfectly in the center of your chin, and adjusts it so the look and feel are normal.
The last step is closing the incision inside your mouth with tiny sutures, and then you can go home once the anesthesia and/or sedation wear off.
Recovering after chin augmentation
Make sure you have some extra pillows, or consider elevating the head of your bed. You’ll need to sleep face up with your head propped up for a couple of weeks after your chin augmentation surgery to prevent pressure from being placed on your incision and to control post-op swelling.
Dr. DiGeronimo will let you know if you need to stick with a liquid diet for a day or two, but then you can go back to your normal food choices. Don’t engage in any strenuous activity for 3-4 weeks, and if you take any regular medications make sure you discuss them with your doctor before surgery to make sure they won’t interfere with healing or cause excess bleeding.
Most chin-implant patients have relatively little discomfort and downtime. You should schedule at least a week off from work, but you’ll probably feel well enough to return to your normal routine by the end of that window. Over-the-counter pain medication and cold compresses will usually help manage any lingering discomfort.
chin implant and rhinoplasty cost
Chin augmentation or mentoplasty is a fairly common cosmetic surgical procedure. The goal of chin augmentation is to reshape the chin, typically by using an implant to enhance the volume and projection of the patient’s chin. Implants used in chin augmentation are made from medical-grade silicone rubber.
The result of chin augmentation with a chin implant is a more refined neck profile, plus an improved balance of facial features. Chin augmentation procedures with implants are conducted by Dr. Robert Langdon, a board-certified cosmetic surgeon.
*Individual Results May Vary
Chin Augmentation Overview
Many people feel that their chin negatively affects their facial appearance. Facial features such as the nose, chin, and neck are in “balance” when their relative prominences are in a pleasing proportion. A receding or “weak” chin can, unfortunately, make some people’s noses appear too large, or make their neck look too full (“double chin” appearance).
A chin augmentation will correct a weak chin and bolster a receding chin. It will also ensure that other facial features look more balanced. When it comes to chin augmentation, many patients find that added volume provided by injection of fillers is not enough and that they require an implant to achieve adequate chen enhancement.
Chin implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. That means patients can have chins that are wider, longer, or just stronger in general. Chin implants should be placed directly on the mandibular bone surface to assure a natural feel as well as a stable (non-shifting) placement.
Robert Langdon, MD, is a fully qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon who often performs placement of chin implants. He does these procedures at the acclaimed Langdon Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery, based in Guilford, CT.
Cost Of Chin Augmentation
In 2019, a total of 16,446 patients opted for chin augmentation, according to a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Chin augmentation is a relatively common cosmetic surgical procedure.
If you feel that you may benefit from chin augmentation with a chin implant, you might be wondering how much the surgery will cost. The short answer is: it depends. Each patient has unique requirements and requests, and those needs affect the overall fee charged.
When you look at an average cost in the U.S. for chin augmentation and chin implants, you can expect to pay around $2,500 in total. But, as mentioned, the price for your cosmetic procedure will depend on your requirements.
The total cost of chin augmentation with a chin implant will typically include anesthesia fees, medical tests, the cost of the implant itself, and the surgeon’s fees. You’ll find the cost will also include any prescriptions and medical garments you might need.
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Am I A Candidate For a Chin Implant?
Men and women can both benefit from chin implants. Chin augmentation can benefit both men and women for a variety of reasons. Of course, there are certain prerequisites to consider before opting for this cosmetic procedure. The first relates to the state of your jaw and teeth; both must function properly additionally, it’s vital that all candidates for chin augmentation are in good general health. During your initial consultation with Dr. Langdon, he will assess if you are a good candidate for chin augmentation as well as what style and size of the chin implant would be ideal for you.
Dr. Langdon is a highly skilled doctor. He is patient and calm. He has taken years off my face and made me very happy. He provides a presentation to the public with over 200 photos of his work, which I found very informative. I planned on the neck and jowl facelift but added the chin lift which better balanced my profile, something that never looked right. Friends at work do not know what I did, but the compliments have not stopped!
Can you get jaw and nose surgery together?
Many people – including those considering facial feminization – need orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery) to correct functional and aesthetic issues with their teeth, chewing and/or jaw structure. These include:
Regardless of the length of your face, labio-dental disproportion is the main feature used to determine the position of the upper jaw during orthognathic surgery. In the context of facial feminization surgery (FFS), the maxilla must be positioned in anticipation of any future lip shortening and must be integrated into the entire plan. A consultation for FFS should precede orthognathic surgery and, to ensure a harmonious result, it is preferable if the same surgeon performs both procedures.
Any jaw surgery will impact the overall aesthetics of your face. The diversity of surgical procedures needed for combined corrective jaw surgery and FFS requires an element of artistry and timing combined with the techniques of plastic surgery (soft tissues), craniofacial surgery (the underlying facial skeleton), and orthognathic surgery.
Consulting with a surgeon trained in all three specialties, such as Dr. Deschamps-Braly, has the advantage of facilitating an integrated approach and optimal timing for any surgeries needed and is more likely to give you the best possible aesthetic and functional result.
Phasing of Corrective Jaw Surgery with Facial Feminization
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from people needing corrective jaw surgery and considering FFS is: Which comes first, facial feminization or corrective jaw surgery for my bite?
In general, we suggest FFS procedures are performed at least six months after corrective jaw procedures.
Depending on the corrective surgery needed, it might not be physically possible to perform FFS at the same time as corrective jaw surgery. For example:
An additional consideration is that feminizing procedures such as lip lifts and jaw contouring are better used to improve your feminine appearance after your bite or other lower face anatomical characteristics have been corrected.
Phasing of Facial Feminization surgery
Once your corrective jaw surgery is completed, we typically recommend FFS be considered as a cluster of procedures that can be completed as:
In either case, we typically phase our FFS procedures in a “top-down” approach because in many people the forehead and nose are the most prominent features of the face.
Forehead and Nose
Successful FFS creates a nose with feminine size and shape and an appropriate transition between the forehead and nose.
Simultaneous surgery on the forehead and nose enables the surgeon to have better control over the angle between the forehead and nose. Depending on your facial characteristics, age and ethnicity, the procedures involved can include:
Jaw and Chin
While corrective jaw surgery will enhance the general function and aesthetics of your jaw and bite, in some cases it might also begin to contribute to a more feminine appearance. This is because the chin and jaw represent most of the area of the lower face and contribute strongly to a more masculine appearance.
In general, we recommend FFS for the jaw and chin are performed together so the contour of the jaw after surgery matches the chin.
Depending on the structure of your face after your corrective jaw surgery, feminizing the lower part of your face might require feminizing jaw surgery to create:
Feminizing the jaw (called jaw contouring, jaw shaping or jaw reduction) typically involves removing bone to contour and shape the jaw so it is narrower and less square. As mentioned above, if performed after your corrective jaw surgery, jaw contouring will be able to improve your jawline to give you the best possible feminine appearance.
Jaw contouring procedures include:
reshaping of the back corner of the lower jaw bone so it appears rounder and less square shaving bone off the lower edge of the jaw to make the jawline narrower and more feminine reduction of chewing muscles to give a narrower appearance (Masseter muscle reduction – can be either a surgical or non-surgical procedure).
To decrease the risk of complications, corrective lower jaw surgeries and/or removal of wisdom teeth should be completed six months before jaw contouring.
Surgery to feminize the chin (genioplasty/mentoplasty) usually involves removing bone to decrease the height and width of the masculine chin. The shape of your chin might have changed after any corrective jaw surgery, but if you have a receding chin, the bone is repositioned forwards so as to correct the profile of the face.