Procedures
GENIOPLASTY
It is a procedure that aims to alter the projection of the chin, either reducing or increasing it, in order to enhance the facial profile's aesthetic balance.
The surgical procedure:
When a change in the jaw structure is needed, cuts (osteotomies) are made at the chin level, and then the bone fragments are moved either forward, backward, downward, inward or rotated as required, and secured with osteosynthesis material (plates and screws) based on the specific indication. In cases where augmentation is necessary, a silicone implant can be used. Regardless of the method, the incisions are made inside the mouth, and absorbable sutures are used. Another option for augmentation is fat injection.
Duration
30 minutes to 1 hour and is ambulatory
Medical inability
2 weeks
Anesthesia
Analgesics will be prescribed for managing pain, prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection, alcohol-free mouthwashes, and a liquid diet for the first 48 hours.
Hospitalization
Does not require
Care
Pain relievers are prescribed for discomfort, along with prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection, alcohol-free mouth rinses, and a liquid diet during the first 48 hours.
Common Questions
Corrige la proyección del mentón, equilibrando el perfil facial.
Puede hacerse con prótesis o con avance/reducción ósea, según la necesidad.
No, ya que se trabaja sobre la proyección del mentón y no sobre la mandíbula.