CHIN AUGMENTATION (IMPLANT) SURGERY IN DELHI

What are the Common Types of Chin Surgeries?

Broadly, experts divide chin surgery or chin augmentation into two main types.

• Chin reduction surgery

Chin reduction surgery is a surgical procedure intended to reshape an over-projected or a prominent chin. 

• Chin Augmentation through Implants

Our plastic surgeons in Delhi can expertly perform chin augmentation surgery to augment your under projected chin by placing an implant directly on the bone. It is typically done by making a small incision underneath the skin of the chin or inside the mouth. The surgeons then close the sutures after the implant is placed successfully.

Who is a good candidate for chin surgery?

Chin augmentation can work wonders for those who are self-conscious about their chin. However, the procedure requires immense specialization and expertise as every individual has very specific needs. 

In general, you can go for a chin augmentation procedure if you:

• Have set realistic goals for yourself
• Have a stable weight and optimum health condition
• Are not smoking
• Are conscious about the appearance of your chin
• You have a took short or under projected chin

What should I discuss with the Surgeon during the Pre-Surgery consultation?

Before proceeding ahead with the chin augmentation surgery, our plastic surgeons in Delhi will call you for a pre-surgery consultation. Make sure you discuss the following important things about chin surgery before making a final decision. 

• Realistic goals that you should expect from chin augmentation surgery
• History of medical treatments or surgeries, drug allergies, or any present medical conditions
• Possible effects of vitamins or herbal supplements, other medications you are taking currently 
• Your eligibility for the surgery if you are using or have used alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs in the past

Once the surgeon is satisfied that you are the right candidate for chin augmentation surgery, he or she will proceed with the next steps that include: 

• A thorough evaluation of your general health status basis your past and existing health conditions, and associated risk factors
• Examination your face
• Taking photographs of your face from different angles
• Having a detailed discussion on the options and recommending a safe and effective treatment plan
• Giving you a clear brief on the best possible outcomes of chin augmentation surgery and the risk of common and rare complications

Remember, this round of consultation is important in view that it defines the success and safety of the procedure. Therefore, make sure you don’t hide or misrepresent any relevant information that you are expected to provide. It may require you to answer several questions, some of which may appear uncomfortable to you. At the same time, you need to ask certain important questions from the plastic surgeon. For your convenience, we have drafted a checklist of queries that you should clarify from the surgeon during the consultation round. It will help set realistic expectations for chin augmentation surgery. Also, it will help relieve your pre-surgical anxiety, which is a common experience before any surgical procedure.  

How Can I prepare for chin augmentation?

When you prepare for chin augmentation, it is important to mitigate the risk factors first. Your surgeon would have already asked you to do the following things in your pre-counseling session.

• Have all the lab tests done as instructed by the doctor. They play an important role in determining if you can meet your expectations safely. 
• Make sure you stop smoking with immediate effect if the surgeons have scheduled the procedure believing you won’t smoke.
• Follow the advice of our expert cosmetic surgeons in Delhi regarding the certain medications that need to be taken or avoided.
• Like with any surgical procedure, the use of medications like aspirin, herbal supplements, and anti-inflammatory needs to be stopped immediately as they increase the risk of bleeding.

What are the steps involved in a chin augmentation procedure?

We have the best cosmetic surgeons in Delhi who perform chin augmentation in our state-of-the-art clinical facility only. Like most surgeries, the chin augmentation procedure also requires the administration of intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Also, you may have to spend the first night following surgery in the hospital. 

Typically, a chin augmentation procedure involves the following steps:

Step 1 – Administration of Anesthesia

Chin augmentation requires the administration of medications to make you feel relaxed and calm during the procedure. Our expert plastic surgeons in Delhi may choose from different alternatives including intravenous sedation, local anesthesia, and general anesthesia. 

Step 2 – The incision

Our experienced chin cosmetic surgeons will make incisions depending on the case and the technique used. While they have to make an incision inside the mouth in some cases, an incision under your chin may be required in other cases.

Step 3 – Sealing of the Incisions

Once the desired changes are made, the surgeons will seal the incisions through sutures, tapes or skin adhesives.

Step 4 – The results are out!

After the incisions are sealed, it is time to view the results without compromising the health and safety of the patient. Depending on your goals (enhancement or reductions of the chin), our surgeons will gaze at the results and look for any rare side-effects. It is important to see the results in the view that solid chin implants (for under-projected chins) are permanent.

What should I expect while recovering from chin augmentation?

Be prepared for carrying bandages and gauze dressings on your incisions for some time following the chin augmentation procedure. Also, your doctors will apply a compression garment or an elastic bandage to support the chin and minimize the risk of swelling. In case of a chin implant, your doctors may place you on a liquid diet and/or recommend special mouth rinses.

The other specific instructions you will receive may include:

• Make sure you adhere to the schedule of taking or applying your medications to aid healing and minimize the risk of infection
• Following up with your plastic surgeon about your next clinical visit
• Advice on when to start taking a normal shower or bathe
• When should you come to change or remove dressings/bandages after surgery?
• When can you resume normal physical activity and other fitness regimens?
• Advise on specific diet plans after surgery

Healing and recovery may take several weeks. Make sure you religiously adhere to your plastic surgeon’s instructions and meet him or her for follow-up as per the schedule.

What results can I expect following chin augmentation?

You may not be able to see the actual results of chin augmentation for the initial few days due to swelling. Also, it is important to set realistic goals as the outcome of the surgery depends on individual characteristics and can slightly differ in different individuals. However, our best plastic surgeons in Delhi leave no stone unturned to ensure that you get the best chin surgery in Delhi. In some cases, the patients may also need a follow-up surgery to meet their expectations. While some patients may require a ‘touch up’ using injectable fillers instead of another surgery. 

We have the best cosmetic surgeons in Delhi who work relentlessly to meet your expectations with minimal side effects. However, it is important to be aware of certain side effects associated with chin surgery. They may include:

• Anesthesia risks
• Bleeding
• Hematoma
• Infection
• Lumpiness
• Fluid accumulation (seroma)
• Asymmetry
• Persistent pain
• Skin loss
• Changes in skin sensation such as numbness 
• Chances of a revised surgery
• Prolonged swelling and/or skin discoloration
• Suboptimal aesthetic result
• Fatty cysts
• Unfavorable scarring
• Presence of thick scar tissue around the implant placed on the chin 
• Chin implant displacement
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary or cardiac complications

What precautions should you take after chin augmentation?

Adhere to the following instructions of your doctor after you go home:  

• Maintain good oral hygiene. Gentle brushing and proper rinsing are important after the meals.
• Keep your head over the level of your heart to help minimize the discomfort and swelling.
• The incision inside the mouth may make eating difficult. It is better to start with a liquid diet or soft foods to avoid strain on the muscles.
• Your surgeons will apply elastic tape to your chin, in case of an implant. It will help the implant stay in the correct position. The tape will be removed within 2 to 3 days after surgery.
• Avoid aerobic or other straining activities for at least 3 weeks following the surgery. 
• Stay away from the driving seat for at least two days after surgery. 
• Don’t expose your fresh scars to the sun as it may make them darker and make them stay for a longer time. You can apply sunscreen to prevent sunburn. 

When to Seek Emergency Care 

In some rare cases, the patient may experience some severe complications after going home. Report to your surgeon immediately if you experience any or more of the following symptoms:

• Chest pain or unusual heartbeats
• Shortness of breath

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about chin augmentation surgery and their answers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION AND ANSWER