Chin surgery
Mentoplasty - Chin Surgery
Mentoplasty is the art of reshaping the chin, providing balance and symmetry to the face.
Dr. Celso Boechat uses advanced techniques, using the patient’s own bone to enlarge or reduce the area affected by mandibular prognathism or retrognathism.
Among the nominees are:
- Small chin
- Big chin
- Thin chin
- Broad chin
- Crooked chin
Preoperative Mentoplasty (Chin Surgery)
- Follow the specific instructions given by your surgeon regarding fasting before surgery.
- Avoid taking substances that may interfere with blood clotting, as advised by your doctor.
- Surgical Time: Approximately 2 hours of personalized transformation.
- Anesthesia: Choose between local with sedation or general anesthesia for a comfortable experience.
- Recovery: Discharge on the same day, with special oral care guidelines for the first 14 days.
Mentoplasty (chin surgery) post-operative period
- Swelling is normal, but it is temporary. Use cold saline solution compresses for relief.
- Start with a liquid diet, progressing to pasty foods as advised by the surgeon.
- Avoid foods that could compromise oral hygiene, especially if the incision was made internally.
- Use the chinstrap as recommended to stabilize the operated area, reduce swelling and speed up recovery.
- Avoid sun exposure and excessive movement in the area, ensuring a smooth recovery.
- During recovery, sleep with your head higher than your body and your face turned upwards to avoid excessive pressure on the operated area.
- Feel confident with visible results in just 2 weeks and the final result in 4-6 months.
- Schedule follow-up appointments as recommended by the surgeon for ongoing assessment of recovery.
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Mentoplasty: The most asked questions about chin surgery
In the case of chin augmentation, doctors generally use a silicone or biocompatible polyethylene (Porex) prosthesis to add volume to the area. The silicone prosthesis is commonly inserted through a cut in the inside of the mouth, minimizing visible scars.
Yes, mentoplasty can be combined with other procedures, especially rhinoplasty. This combination, known as profiloplasty, aims to harmonize both the nose and chin to achieve a proportional face. Performing combined plastic surgeries can bring advantages such as using the same anesthesia and reducing costs.
The benefits include aesthetic and functional improvement of the chin, correction of asymmetries and, in some cases, resolution of functional deformities. In addition, combining mentoplasty with rhinoplasty can provide more harmonious results in a single procedure.
After jaw augmentation surgery, the patient is discharged on the same day. The patient should avoid exertion and sudden movements in the operated area for about a week. Swelling is common in the first few days and a bandage may be needed to immobilize the part of the face. Complete recovery takes three to six months, and a post-operative assessment is carried out approximately one week after surgery to remove stitches and dressings.
Possible risks of Blepharoplasty
BLEFAROPLASTY, like any other surgery, has risks and complications, some of which are specific to it and others generic to any type of surgery. These include:
Generic
1. Allergies: Some medications or products used during surgery can cause allergic reactions, which can even lead to death. Allergic reactions are patient-dependent and can occur either to medicines or products that the patient has never had contact with, or to those that they have had previous contact with, even if they didn’t have a previous reaction.
2. Scarring: Changes in scarring can occur, such as dark or light coloration, widening, hypertrophy or keloids. Regular post-operative visits enable early diagnosis and control of these changes
3. Infection: Our body is colonized by countless bacteria, with which, at first, we live in extreme harmony. However, after surgery, they can cause infection, requiring treatment with antibiotics and rarely re-operation.
4. Hematoma: Accumulation of blood in the operated area, from a vessel that was not bleeding at the end of the operation, but did so in the immediate post-operative period.
5. Thrombosis: Any surgical procedure can lead to venous thrombosis. This can be predicted in predisposed patients, but can also occur in healthy patients without any predisposing factors. Thromboses can generate emboli that can cause Pulmonary Embolism, a serious condition that can lead to death.
Specific
1. Retro Bulbar Hematoma: Bleeding occurs in the posterior region of the eyeball, displacing it forward and possibly leading to blindness. In these cases, reoperation for drainage is urgently indicated.
2. Alopecia: This consists of hair loss in a small area, usually near the scars. It is a treatable complication, but it takes time and patience.
3. Ectropion: This is weakness of the lower eyelid, with detachment from the conjunctiva of the eye and exposure of the sclera. can cause chronic irritation of the affected eye. Because it is a natural evolution of the eyes with ageing, it can go unnoticed during surgery, requiring a second procedure for correction.
4. Dry Eye Syndrome: In some cases, reduced tear secretion may occur in one or both eyes. This is due to manipulation of the tissues near the lacrimal glands, leading to regional edema and reduced secretion. When caused by surgical trauma, it is temporary, requiring only the use of ophthalmic lubricants. For a variable period of time.
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