Chin Augmentation Surgery

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How is Chin Augmentation Surgery done?

Anesthesia

As with most facial plastic surgery, chin implant surgery is usually done using a local anesthetic with intravenous sedation (twilight sleep). This is safer, eliminating the risks and side effects of a general anesthetic.

Chin Augmentation Procedure

To augment the chin, Dr. Bartlett begins by making an incision either in the natural crease line just under the chin or inside the mouth, where gum and lower lip meet. By gently stretching this tissue, a space is created where an implant can be inserted. This implant, made of a synthetic material (usually silastic) that feels much like natural tissue normally found in the chin, is available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. This allows custom fitting of the implant to the configuration of your face. After implantation, Dr. Bartlett uses fine sutures to close the incision. When the incision is inside the mouth, no scarring is visible. If the incision is under the chin, the scar is usually imperceptible.

Please contact Dr. Bartlett at 604-273-4360 or via email or confidential online inquiry to obtain more information on chin surgery or to arrange a personal consultation with Dr. Bartlett.