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The patient wanted a smoother neckline, more cheek fullness, and refinement of her upper eye area. Dr. Gross performed a minilift, bilateral cheek implants, and upper eyelid lift. Sheila is a nice example of balance and harmony with mid face volume restoration.
From Dr. Gross
Chin augmentation is a common procedure performed to improve the balance of your facial profile and correct a "weak" chin or receding chin due to congenital deficiency, age-related bone resorption or facial trauma. A weak chin can make the nose seem larger or make the neck appear fatty and undefined. Chin augmentation with an implant is the procedure of choice for most patients with normally functioning teeth and jaw development. A chin implant gives more projection of the chin and a better shape. Some surgeons do this operation from under the chin which results in an external scar. Dr. Gross performs chin augmentation through an incision on the inside of the mouth with no external scar.
The chin implant is a commonly performed procedure and is often used to compliment rhinoplasty. Dr. Gross typically uses a solid Silastic (silicone-FDA approved, medical grade) or Medpor (high density polyethylene) implant for chin augmentation. The incision is carefully placed underneath the chin in a well-hidden crease. Chin augmentation is typically done at the time of either rhinoplasty, neck and jaw line liposuction or submentoplasty (tightening of the muscles underneath the chin and upper neck). A combination of these procedures provides the best results in many patients, this will be determined at the time of your consultation with Dr. Gross.
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Commonly Asked Questions
How long does this procedure take?
About 1 hour.
What type of anesthesia do you use?
We use general anesthesia for this type of surgery.
Is this an outpatient or inpatient procedure?
This is an outpatient procedure at Primera Surgery Center.
What are the side effects and risks?
The side effects are mild discomfort, temporary numbness of the skin, minor bruising and swelling and the risks are infection (rare) and/or temporary numbness.
How long is the recovery time?
5-7 days, avoid heavy lifting for 2 weeks and contact sports to minimize swelling or potential for displacement.
How long will I enjoy my results?
The chin implant results are permanent.
Patient Testimonials
Excellent, very professional, clean environment and pretty smiling faces from reception area to post op. Kelly was wonderful!
Eloisa
I just wanted to say thank you very much to Dr. Gross and all his staff for the excellent treatment that I received from the very first time I visited the clinic to the surgery day. Dr. Gross was really patient and really clear in the manner he explained the rhinoplasty procedure and its steps. It made me really happy and confident to receive a phone call from Dr. Gross the night after surgery to check how I was doing and if I needed anything. This shows that (thank God) there are still excellent doctors that really worry and take care of their patients from beginning to end. Thank you to everybody at Primera Plastic Surgery, you are the best! I am really happy with my procedure, can't wait to see the final results!
Izabella
