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10 Facts About Chin Augmentation

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By Jerome Edelstein, MD

Like almost all cosmetic surgeries, chin augmentation surgery is prone to some persistent myths. What this article will do is demystify the procedure by revealing 10 facts about chin augmentation. By shedding light on what this procedure entails, the hope is that more people who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their chin will know their options and  seek the counsel of a qualified Toronto plastic surgeon.

Chin Augmentation Often Works in a “Tag Team” With Other Procedures

You may only be dissatisfied with your chin, but a chin augmentation done alongside a rhinoplasty (nose job) can dramatically change the appearance of your entire profile for the better. Your surgeon will work to maintain the aesthetic harmony of your profile so that your post-surgery appearance is more balanced and attractive.

Sliding Osseous Genioplasty Surgery is Permanent

Unlike implants, which can and may have to be removed, chin augmentation surgery involves the repositioning of your bone. The bone eventually heals and fuses in its new position and or size.  Since there are no implants that can shift over time, the results are likely to be permanent. The muscles and soft tissues are stretched with the bone to which they are attached, giving the sliding genioplasty surgical procedure the added benefit of a dramatic improvement in the signs of facial aging.

Chin Augmentation Involves Actual Surgery

On the day of the surgery, you will be put under local or general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make an incision in your mouth or under your chin. After this is done, they will cut the bone and move it to the surgeon’s desired position, or insert an implant and secure it to underlying bone.

Chin Augmentation Surgery is Safe

Choose a board-certified Toronto plastic surgeon who has performed many chin augmentations and sliding genioplasties over the years and has particular training in all the options available for chin enhancement. A qualified plastic surgeon trained in chin surgery will be able to answer all of your questions and concerns about the procedure and handle any complications that may arise.

Chin Augmentation Surgery Has Few Risks

Most of the possible complications that can result from chin augmentation surgery are relatively minor. Some of the risks include :

fortunately these occur  very rarely when chin augmentation or sliding genioplasty surgery are performed by a qualified plastic surgeon with expertise in chin surgery.

Chin Augmentation Surgery and Sliding Genioplasty Carry Low Risks of Infection

Both Chin Augmentation Surgery and Sliding Genioplasty Carry Low Risks of Infection.  Because sliding genioplasty does not involve the use of a chin implant, the risk of infection is extremely low.

Sliding Osseous Genioplasty Surgery Carries Less Risk of Contour Malformation

Chin implants can shift over time, causing the contours of your face to distort. With a sliding osseous genioplasty, the surgeon is repositioning the bone, and once it is healed in that position it fuses with the rest of the bone and therefore does not have the opportunity to move around and affect your appearance.

Chin Augmentation Surgery Can Make You Look Like a Fortune 500 CEO

A cosmetic surgeon from New York City examined the profiles of every Fortune 500 CEO and found that over 95 percent of the executives had a chin that was either average or above average size, compared to the population. Strong chins convey leadership qualities, so chin augmentation surgery could have the people in your life looking at you a bit differently.

Chin Augmentation Prices Varies Widely

Chin augmentation surgery ranges from $4,000 to $13,000 (Canadian dollars). The price you will pay will depend on the surgeon’s experience, geographical location and the particulars of the surgery.

Chin Augmentation Surgery is Becoming More and More Popular

In 2010, over 20,000 people underwent chin augmentation surgery in the United States. In the United States and Canada, people are increasingly looking to cosmetic surgery to strengthen their profile and refine their facial features.

Call or email our office for inquiries regarding our chin augmentation services. We’re happy to answer your questions. Then come into our offices where you can speak to a Toronto plastic surgeon about your expectations and concerns.Like almost all cosmetic surgeries, chin augmentation surgery is prone to some persistent myths. What this article will do is demystify the procedure by revealing 10 facts about chin augmentation. By shedding light on what this procedure entails, the hope is that more people who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their chin will know their options and  seek the counsel of a qualified Toronto plastic surgeon.

Chin Augmentation Often Works in a “Tag Team” With Other Procedures

You may only be dissatisfied with your chin, but a chin augmentation done alongside a rhinoplasty (nose job) can dramatically change the appearance of your entire profile for the better. Your surgeon will work to maintain the aesthetic harmony of your profile so that your post-surgery appearance is more balanced and attractive.

Sliding Osseous Genioplasty Surgery is Permanent

Unlike implants, which can and may have to be removed, chin augmentation surgery involves the repositioning of your bone. The bone eventually heals and fuses in its new position and or size.  Since there are no implants that can shift over time, the results are likely to be permanent. The muscles and soft tissues are stretched with the bone to which they are attached, giving the sliding genioplasty surgical procedure the added benefit of a dramatic improvement in the signs of facial aging.

Chin Augmentation Involves Actual Surgery

On the day of the surgery, you will be put under local or general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make an incision in your mouth or under your chin. After this is done, they will cut the bone and move it to the surgeon’s desired position, or insert an implant and secure it to underlying bone.

Chin Augmentation Surgery is Safe

Choose a board-certified Toronto plastic surgeon who has performed many chin augmentations and sliding genioplasties over the years and has particular training in all the options available for chin enhancement. A qualified plastic surgeon trained in chin surgery will be able to answer all of your questions and concerns about the procedure and handle any complications that may arise.

Chin Augmentation Surgery Has Few Risks

Most of the possible complications that can result from chin augmentation surgery are relatively minor. Some of the risks include :

fortunately these occur  very rarely when chin augmentation or sliding genioplasty surgery are performed by a qualified plastic surgeon with expertise in chin surgery.

Chin Augmentation Surgery and Sliding Genioplasty Carry Low Risks of Infection

Both Chin Augmentation Surgery and Sliding Genioplasty Carry Low Risks of Infection.  Because sliding genioplasty does not involve the use of a chin implant, the risk of infection is extremely low.

Sliding Osseous Genioplasty Surgery Carries Less Risk of Contour Malformation

Chin implants can shift over time, causing the contours of your face to distort. With a sliding osseous genioplasty, the surgeon is repositioning the bone, and once it is healed in that position it fuses with the rest of the bone and therefore does not have the opportunity to move around and affect your appearance.

Chin Augmentation Surgery Can Make You Look Like a Fortune 500 CEO

A cosmetic surgeon from New York City examined the profiles of every Fortune 500 CEO and found that over 95 percent of the executives had a chin that was either average or above average size, compared to the population. Strong chins convey leadership qualities, so chin augmentation surgery could have the people in your life looking at you a bit differently.

Chin Augmentation Prices Varies Widely

Chin augmentation surgery ranges from $4,000 to $13,000 (Canadian dollars). The price you will pay will depend on the surgeon’s experience, geographical location and the particulars of the surgery.

Chin Augmentation Surgery is Becoming More and More Popular

In 2010, over 20,000 people underwent chin augmentation surgery in the United States. In the United States and Canada, people are increasingly looking to cosmetic surgery to strengthen their profile and refine their facial features.

Call or email our office for inquiries regarding our chin augmentation services. We’re happy to answer your questions. Then come into our offices where you can speak to a Toronto plastic surgeon about your expectations and concerns.

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