Chin Surgery in Kolkata at Kaayakalp

Chin surgery or chin augmentation is a kind of surgery which actually uses surgical implants that can alter the underlying structure or pattern of the face providing it with a better balance to the facial features. The usually used medical terms genioplasty or mentoplasty are often used to refer to the addition and reduction of material to a patient’s chin. This can actually take the presence or form of the chin height reduction that is rounded by osteotomy or chin augmentation using the implants. This procedure or the chin surgery in Kolkata, at Kaayakalp, is a good place for those who want their chin fixed. Chin surgery can be achieved by manipulating the jaw bone and augmentation utilizing the technique which often provides a more dramatic correction than the use of other prosthetic implants. The implants in the chin are used to build a better profile. The patient’s own bone is actually donated from ribs and from other parts of the pelvis. Use of these donated bone implants in the chin surgery, even the patient’s own bone usually appears to be connected or associated with a higher rate of infection even after the placement of implants for decades. Chin surgery or chin augmentation is still popular because it is usually an easy operation relative to other operations for the patient while producing some noticeable changes in the silhouette of their face. This kind of surgery is actually performed by a maxillofacial or oral surgeon, otolaryngologist or a plastic surgeon. Types of implants Silicone These are one of the most commonly used implants for chin surgery or augmentation. They are usually soft, flexible, smooth and also come in different sizes and shapes. They do not stick to the other surrounding tissue as that the pocket must be precise. Since they are smooth, they can actually be removed quite easily. Polyethylene These are one of the types of chin implants which also bear the brand name of Medpor. These are usually porous, hard, and slightly flexible and does come in various types of shapes and sizes. They do stick as the surrounding tissues can grow into the pores of the implant. This thus fixes the implant in its place and actually provides a blood supply to help prevent infection. But this also makes the implant much more difficult to move. Polytetrafluoroethylene It has a brand name of Gore-Tex which is used in plastic surgery and other operations. Because of its flexible yet soft and strong nature, it is inserted during the operations in trimmed sheets and carved blocks which is to be held by titanium screws to the bone. Acellular dermal matrix These are another type of chin surgical implant material which is commonly known as AlloDerm. It comes from donor’s tissue just after their death; they actually remove a layer of skin, remove the epidermis and treat the remaining dermis with other antibiotic and substances to remove the cells of the donor and DNA which can cause rejection. The graft that emerges from it can often be used to cover chin implants. Types of procedures Surgical chin augmentation This is the most common type of surgical chin surgery which uses a chin implant. There are actually various types of chin implants which are described in the previous section. Chin augmentation with the help of a chin implant is actually a cosmetic procedure. An incision is made either under the chin or inside the lower lip, and pocket is made and then the implant placed into the pocket. Some chin implants are usually fixed to the mandible and the others are held in place by the pocket itself. Another surgical chin augmentation is known as a sliding genioplasty. This procedure refers to cutting down of a piece of the bone horseshoe-shaped from the lower border of the mandible. For chin augmentation, the piece of bone is then advance placed to increase to the projection of the chin. The piece can also be held back or backward for a chin reduction. The newly gained position is actually held in place with a titanium step plate using titanium screws. The bone structure can be fixed with the usual 26 or 27 gauge wires for 3-4weeks. This type of operation is usually performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or a plastic surgeon. Non-surgical chin augmentation This method of chin augmentation actually uses filler. Most of those fillers are usually temporary with results lasting months to years. The most common temporary fillers include hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite preparations. The permanent fillers have subsequently fallen out of favor due to its risk of migration, chronic inflammation, and infection, which can be dangerous and can permanently disfigure the chin. Risks and potential side effects The complications and risks usually are relatively minor and include swelling, blood pooling, weakness or numbness of the lower lip, which usually does not last long. The other less common risks or complications include infection, bony changes, and displacement of the implant. One can avoid these risks by seeking an experienced surgeon who can help reduce your risks of complications. At last, not the least, chewing should be kept at a minimum after this procedure, and patients are recommended to eat only soft food and drink for a certain period of time after the surgery. At Kaayakalp, we are known to perform the best chin surgery in Kolkata. Our team is led by Dr. V.S. Rathore, who is a renowned cosmetic surgeon all over the country. We are here to provide appropriate information, advice, surgical treatment, and post care treatment to all our esteemed patients.