Chin Shaving
| Definition: | Surgery is involved in changing the size and possible the shape of the chin in order to make it appear smaller. This surgery is beneficial to those who have large chin that looks disproportionate when compared to the rest of the face. A chin may look too large in 2 dimensions, either being too long (vertically) or projecting too far forward (horizontally). |
| Procedure: | Surgery is involved in changing the size and possible the shape of the chin in order to make it his surgery is beneficial to those who have large chin that looks disproportionate when compared to the rest of the face. A chin may look too large in 2 dimensions, either being too long (vertically) or projecting too far forward (horizontally). |
| Duration of Surgery: | 1 Hour |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Advised patient’s to go on fasting midnight before the procedure. |
| Post-Operative Care: | Advised patient there is possible soreness & discomfort which is easily controlled by medicine. Liquid diet for 2 days Patient may feel a stretched tight sensation after the surgery but usually subsides in a few weeks. Avoid heavy activity within 2-3 weeks Most swelling and bruising will be gone after a month Normal activity can resume after 10 days. |
Chin Augmentation
| Definition: | A surgical procedure to reshape/ increase the size of chin for better projection and appearance. It can balance profile by extending the chin in relation to the nose. Also, this seek to increase/reduce the size of the chin by altering the underlying structure of face providing better balance to the facial features. It may seek to correct birth defects. |
| Procedure: | The principal is to create a pocket at the chin and place an implant into the pocket. The incision may be placed in the crease lines under the chin or in the mouth. Some patients need more extensive surgery to re-position the bone of the chin. |
| Duration of Surgery: | 45 minutes- 1 Hour |
| Type of Anesthesia: | Local or General Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Advised patient’s to go on fasting midnight before the procedure. |
| Post-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Advised patient’s to go on fasting midnight before the procedure. Cold ice pack helps to reduce swelling, bruising & pain May take sponge bath the day after surgery Sutures will be removed 7-8 days after surgery Avoid heavy activity within 2-3 weeks Most swelling and bruising will be gone after a month Normal activity can resume after 10 days. |