The normal chin is in balance with the forehead and nose. The aesthetics of the face requires that each part is in harmony with the others. Thus a chin that is too large (macrogenia) detracts from the other normal features.
A large chin can give the appearance that the nose is too small and Chin Reduction is necessary to restore the balance of the face. This imbalance can have a major impact on the psychological well being of the patient. Patients can suffer low self-esteem and become withdrawn. Chin Reduction, Genioplasty Surgery to reduce the chin aims to restore the balance and provide a natural aesthetic appearance.
Remember Chin Reduction Plastic Surgery, Genioplasty Surgery will not change you or solve any life crises, but should boost your self-confidence and enjoyment of life.
Q: What is Chin Reduction Surgery, Reduction Genioplasty?
A: Improving the facial balance by reducing the prominence or reshaping the chin is performed by reshaping the front on the mandible. The goal is to provide suitable projection of the chin as well as the correct height of the chin which is in balance with the other facial features. The optimum balance is determined by the proportions of the upper, mid and lower face, which is specific to men and women.
Q: Am I the ideal patient for Chin Reduction, Genioplasty Surgery?
A: The ideal patients for Chin Reduction Surgery are people with a large chin which is out of proportion to the face (macrogenia), but who have a normal dental bite.
Q: Does Chin Reduction Surgery require a general anaesthetic or hospitalisation?
A: Chin Reduction Surgery is performed under general anaesthetic, commonly as a day-case procedure.
Q: Will I require an XRay of my chin before surgery?
A: Pre Operative XRays of the mandible (lower jaw bone) will be obtained in order to check the lower teeth roots and to plan the degree of reshaping required to restore the lower face balance.
Q: What are the risks of Chin Reduction Surgery?
A: Common to all surgical procedures there are always risks associated with surgery. However, complications are uncommon. Bruising can occur and may take 2 weeks to resolve, while major bleeding is rare. Infection is infrequent (less than 0.5%) and will require a course of appropriate antibiotics. Some altered sensation around the chin and lower lip is expected and will commonly return to normal between 6 to 12 weeks after surgery.
Q: Can Chin Reduction Surgery be performed at the same time as other procedures?
A: Yes, Chin Reduction is commonly performed together with Rhinoplasty or other face surgery such as Facelift, Browlift, Cheek Augmentation as well as Breast Surgery, Augmentation or Liposuction. What is appropriate and safe for you to combine will depend on your Medical Health, your goals and the individual procedures.
Chin reduction surgery is the antithesis of chin augmentation. It is harder to get a good result and the risk of complications is higher. Most of the time, a prominent chin is not just a bone problem but is also too much muscle and skin as well. Failure to treatment all tissues can result in chin dimpling and sagging afterwards. Most chin reductions are done from a submental or under the chin skin approach. This allows for bone burring as well as muscle and skin removal and tightening. This would also be a good time to treat a chin dimple or cleft if it is present. The swelling after a chin reduction does take some time to appreciate the final results, often taking up to 6 weeks to see the full reduction effect.