Chin Implants

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Chin implant cosmetic surgery helps in offering balance to facial features by adding proportion to the chin. Weak chins usually make the neck appear fleshier. It also makes the nose appear larger, which can be problematic for people that have big noses. Chin augmentation using implants can help create more balanced and harmonious facial characteristics.

At the time of your pre-op consultation, you should feel free to ask questions and make an informed decision about this surgery.

Ideal Candidate for Chin Implants

There are several cosmetic advantages of undergoing a chin augmentation surgery. Your board certified female plastic surgeon will determine whether you make a good candidate for the procedure or not. Ideal candidates typically have one or more of the following:

• Pointed or squared chin
• Prominent nose
• Recessed chin
• Fleshy neck

Chin implant cosmetic surgery can be performed in addition to rhinoplasty, lip enhancement and cheek implants for creating maximum cosmetic effect.

Procedure for Chin Enlargement

Recessive chin implant plastic surgery makes use of implants to enhance the existing bone in the lower jaw underneath the teeth. Biocompatible synthetic implant is placed at the front of the jaw to offer definition and strength to the chin. This is a permanent procedure which offers proportionate, natural, and appealing appearance.

Your cosmetic surgeon will make an incision inside the mouth between the gum and lower lip or beneath the chin. Incisions that are made inside the mouth are at a higher risk of bacterial infection. However, they are also less conspicuous.

The plastic surgeon will place and position the chin implant under the skin right in front of the jawbone. They will make sure that the implant looks natural and is properly balanced. The implant is sutured into position and the incision closed.

Chin Implants Plastic Surgery Risks

Chin augmentation using implants is a relatively safe procedure. However, it does come with all other risks common among implant surgeries. For instance, the implant may migrate requiring a second procedure for readjustment. Infections are also possible, but can be prevented with antibiotics.

Duration of Recovery and Results

You may experience mild pain and soreness after the surgery for a few days. Your board certified female plastic surgeon will prescribe medications to control the pain. Your chin may remain numb for up to three months following the procedure. Major inflammation should subside within six weeks. However, this depends on the extent of the procedure.

Your surgeon may remove the outside bandage in seven days. You may be required to wear a sleeping brace for at least 30 days following the chin implant surgery. Most patients resume work and routine activities within 7 to 10 days. However, you should keep away from strenuous activities. Chin implants are usually permanent and good for life.

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Buttock Implants 

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Butt implants are increasingly gaining popularity for their obvious benefits in enhancing the shape, size, and appearance of rear ends. This cosmetic surgery involves surgical placement of artificial body implants into the buttocks for creating larger, sensuous, and shapelier rear ends. Your surgeon may recommend this procedure if your buttocks look underdeveloped and you want to achieve a more proportionate figure.

Small and unshapely buttocks are usually the biggest impediment to achieving an hour glass figure. Female butt implants can help women who are unhappy with the shape and size of their rear ends. Men can benefit from butt implants too if they have poorly developed or flat backsides.

Candidacy for Butt Implants

Buttock augmentation plastic surgery candidates should be at least 18 years old and in seemingly good health. It is important for patients to be emotionally stable and understand that the implants are not for creating a perfect body, but to improve aesthetic appearance.

Patients should discuss their expectations and goals with their surgeon during the initial consultation. It is vital that patients be as honest as possible about the specific changes they hope to achieve with the butt implants. Your surgeon will evaluate your existing body anatomy against your expectations and aesthetic goals to determine whether you make a suitable candidate for the procedure or not.

What Is Involved In the Butt Implant Procedure?

Buttock augmentation is an outpatient procedure and takes about 2 – 3 hours in the operating room. Your cosmetic surgeon will place the butt implants through an incision made in the buttock crease. This is where the butt cheeks meet the back of the thigh. The board certified female plastic surgeon will then create large enough pockets to accommodate the butt implants.

These implants can be placed below or above the muscle for both men and women. The surgeon will make sure that each implant looks natural and symmetrical. Sutures will be used to close the incisions and a compression garment will be used to keep everything in place.

You can return to low-intensity chores within a few days after getting the procedure. However, it may take a few months for full recovery.

Benefits of Butt Implants

Butt implants buttocks enhancement cosmetic surgery helps in improving the shape and size of rear ends in both men and women. You can enjoy increased volume in your buttocks if you are unhappy with the way they look. Implants also provide a more sensuous and prominent shape.

There are two significant advantages of butt implants over fat injection buttock augmentation:

• Butt implants is possible in skinny patients with insubstantial fat deposits in donor body parts
• There is no risk of fat reabsorption

Buttock implants have been proven to be safe and effective in both men and women.

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Chin Augmentation

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Many people suffer from a retruded chin, also called weak or recessive chin. If you look at your face and notice that the chin is set way behind than the upper jaw, then you suffer from this condition. The thrust of your chin may just not be sufficient enough to make your jaw look strong and dignified.

Your plastic surgeon may recommend a variety of procedures to take care of this. Jawline contouring surgery and chin implants tend to be the most popular. At the time of your initial consultation, your surgeon will prepare a custom surgical plan for your chin enhancement.

Surgery Options for Recessed Chin

Your facial balance may be marred by a receding chin. This is especially true for the lower facial area. Mouth exercises may help you to some extent, but they are not enough for dramatic improvements. The soft tissues and bones in your chin and jawline cannot be altered greatly by just exercising them.

This is why many plastic surgeons recommend obtaining a chin implant or chin augmentation surgery. You may ask your surgeon to perform sliding chin genioplasty and other elaborate procedures if a greater degree of augmentation is needed.

Chin implants

Chin implants are the best and easiest way to improve the overall appearance of your lower jawline and chin. Your plastic surgeon may make a tiny incision through the mouth and insert the implant. This biocompatible implant will be positioned on the lower jaw and sutured in place.

Double chin reduction

The plastic surgeon may also recommend liposuction or Kybella injections if you have a double chin because of submental fat deposits. Double chin reduction procedure can help you attain a stronger jawline.

Sliding genioplasty

This invasive cosmetic procedure is performed on people who have severely recessed chins and require extensive augmentation. Recovery generally takes longer than other procedures since the procedure is elaborate.

Ideal Candidates for Chin Augmentation Surgery

Chin implant surgery is recommended for people who want to:

• Improve facial appearance from the side and front
• Bring facial harmony between lower and upper jaws
• Offer a better sense of vertical balance
• Improve the way their smile looks

Chin Augmentation Procedures are Customizable

You should consult with your board certified female plastic surgeon to draft a customized procedure. This will help you attain the exact look you want. Experienced surgeons understand the needs of their patients and assess their anatomical features to create a surgical plan that can realize their aesthetic goals. Your surgeon may take multiple scans of your face to assess existing features. They will discuss all options and walk you through the various pros and cons of different types of implants. Chin augmentation cosmetic surgery is the easiest way to attain a strong jawline.

You can combine the procedure with chin liposuction, neck lift, and jaw augmentation procedures as well.

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To schedule a consultation with Board Certified Dallas Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Farah Khan please call 469-437-5426 or click here to contact us.

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