Secrets of Aging - Chin augmentation and plastic
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A "weak" chin can make the nose look larger or give the
appearance of a fleshy neck. Chin augmentation allows
patients to create a profile they find more pleasing,
whether by creating a more defined chin, or a smaller
one. Using chin augmentation surgery, a cosmetic surgeon
can create more balanced relationship between the various
facial structures. Chin augmentation uses synthetics
or biologicals to augment the bone structure, making
the chin more or less prominent. It is very common for
a chin augmentation to be performed in conjunction with
a rhinoplasty, allowing the surgeon to create an ideal
profile for the candidate in one procedure. There are
two main types of chin augmentation procedures: surgery and injectables.
Like almost any type of surgery, the procedure used
in a chin augmentation  requires the use of a surgical facility, an anesthesiologist, and may involve an inpatient stay in a hospital. Chin
augmentation surgery is usually performed in order to
insert an implant into the tissue just on top of the
jaw. After surgery for chin augmentation, patients may
wear a support brace to allow the tissues and implant
to heal properly. There is typically bruising and swelling
for the first 5 to 7 days after chin augmentation surgery, and the swelling may not fully subside until months
later.
Injectables that are used to perform a chin augmentation
usually don't require a surgical team, general anesthesia
or operating room, which means that the cost for this
form of chin augmentation can be significantly lower
than the expense of surgery. However, the cost of the
products used in injectable chin augmentation can be
higher. Discuss the relative costs of both types of
chin augmentation procedures with your doctor, and be
sure to ask about the need for touchups. Regardless
of the type of chin augmentation procedure, the opportunity
to create a more appealing appearance is the same.
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