What is chin implant surgery?
Chin implant surgery, also known as genioplasty, is a cosmetic surgery performed on the chin to improve the contour of the chin, jawline, and neck. By bringing the chin into better proportion with other features, this technique improves facial harmony and makes you look more attractive. In this procedure, the patient’s natural jawbone is augmented by an implant made from silicon or medpore.
Who needs a chin implant surgery?
You are considered a candidate for a chin implant surgery if:
- Your chin is small and it has less projection.
- You feel a lack of harmony in your face, and according to your doctors, it is because of a receding jawline.
- Your nose is well-projected, but the chin is very small.
- You are going for a rhinoplasty or nose job, and adding a chin implant can make your face more attractive.
What are the types of chin augmentations?
Chin augmentation in Mumbai can be done surgically with native bone or with help of implants or non surgically with fillers or fat graft as filler.
Surgical chin augmentation
The surgical chin augmentation is the process that involves implanting a silicon material over the chin and adhering it to the bone.
Non-surgical chin augmentation
Non-surgical chin augmentation is a technique that injects fillers such as body fat with the use of needles to improve the appearance of the chin.
How is chin implant surgery performed?
The chin implant surgery in Mumbai is generally performed under general anesthesia. Chin implant surgery time is generally about an hour, but if you have additional procedures too, the duration may increase accordingly. Given below is the step-by-step procedure of a chin implant surgery:
- First, the surgeon marks your chin to highlight the area that needs to be augmented.
- Next, a cut is made inside the mouth in the lower lip sulcus.
- The cut creates a space over the jaw bone where silicon implant is placed.
- Then, the implant is fixed in place with sutures to prevent movement of the implant.
- In the end, the cut is closed with dissolvable stitches, and the chin is bandaged.
Recovering after chin implant surgery
You will be discharged from the hospital on the same day. You may experience mild discomfort that is easily controlled with analgesics.
You will have to sleep with your face upwards, and your head slightly elevated to control the swelling and help heal the operated area.
You will be advised to consume liquids only for 48 hours and maintain oral hygiene with regular mouth wash.
You can get back to your routine activities and a desk job within five to seven days of your surgery. Strenuous activities and sports can only be resumed after a period of two weeks.
You will appreciate the results of your surgery in 4 weeks, and the final results will be seen at three months when all the residual swelling has subsided.
What are the benefits of chin implant surgery?
Chin implant is a safer surgery and technically easier. while nonsurgical chin augmentation can be performed in an office giving temporary result lasting a year, surgical chin implants are done as day care surgery with permanent results. patients don’t usually experience pain during this procedure. The benefits of a chin implant surgery are listed below:
- Well-defined jawline
- A slimmed and younger-looking face
- Enhanced neckline
- Improved appearance of a round face or a fleshy neck
- Boosted confidence
- Combine with buccal fat removal or chin liposuction
What is chin implant cost in India?
The chin implant cost in India ranges from 50000-1,25,000 rupees, increasing depending on several factors. The final cost is decided at the time of consultation with your doctor, which varies for every individual depending on the following factors:
- Type, size, and quality of the implant used
- The area where the implant is used
- Length of the surgery
- Experience of the surgeon
- Location of the clinic
- Post-follow-ups and medicines
- Anesthesia involved
Dr. Ashish Ghuge is one of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in Mumbai. He is highly skilled and often revered for his empathetic and honest approach towards his patients. To this date, he has performed many successful surgeries and has helped his patients achieve their aesthetic goals. If you want to know more about chin implant surgery in Mumbai, contact cosmetic surgeon Dr. Ashish Ghuge.