When it comes to cosmetic surgery, it is usually rhinoplasties (nose jobs) and breast augmentation surgeries that get more attention. But in recent years, chin augmentation surgeries have been gaining traction. In 2010, 20,680 people in the United States underwent this procedure. This article will tell you why chin augmentation and sliding genioplasty are the newest beauty obsessions in Canada.
What Makes a Face Beautiful?
Many experts agree that the key to a beautiful face is facial symmetry. But proportionality of features is also key. If your chin is not proportionate to your face, to small, too large or asymmetrical, other facial […]
If you’re looking to improve upon your chin, then you might already know that you have a couple of options when it comes to corrective measures. While Google and the Internet may have given you some answers, you still may not know the major differences between a chin implant and an osseous genioplasty.
Not only will this article tell you about those major differences, but it will give you pointers as to which procedure will best correct your chin problems. You can then use the information from this article to ask a plastic surgeon questions at your initial consultation.
Chin Implants
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Genioplasty is cosmetic surgery of the chin. This surgical intervention not only improves the appearance of a person’s chin but the entire face entire face. Thousands of people in the United States and Canada undergo this surgery every year either for aesthetic purposes or to correct a deformity.
What Is an Osseous Genioplasty?
An osseous or “sliding” genioplasty, involves the repositioning or reshaping of a persons chin using their own chin bone. By using a patients own bone, the surgeon can change the projection, height, shape and proportion of a person’s chin. The results are dramatic, making the face and its other […]
Two facial features that contribute greatly to the aesthetic appeal of the face are the cheeks and chin. They claim the majority of the structural foundation that comprises your face. If this structure lacks definition, volume or prominence, it can adversely affect the aesthetics of the entire face.Dr. Jeffrey A. Fialkov has been honoured with a number of awards recognizing his work by such professional organizations like The British Association of Plastic Surgeons and The Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons. His position as Associate Professor of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Toronto fosters a refinement of […]
Genioplasty is the term that is used for chin augmentation surgery. Chin augmentation surgery is a procedure that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. The plastic surgeon will work with the patient so that the surgeon gets the results that they individually and collectively decide upon.
Chin augmentation surgery changes the look of the patient’s appearance by increasing the prominence of their jawline. The plastic surgeon does this by making an incision in the mouth or on the underside of the chin, repositioning the bone, and refastening it with a titanium plate.
Many plastic surgeons do genioplasties in conjunction with other […]
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 […]
