Chin implant

Those with larger noses often choose chin implant surgery as a way to provide better facial balance and those that have perhaps treated their chins with temporary HA fillers in the past, may be looking for a more permanent solution.

AM I SUITABLE FOR CHIN AUGMENTATION?

Prior to any surgical procedure, Dr Frati will conduct a full consultation with you to determine whether you are suitable for this procedure. He will discuss your concerns, goals and the expected results and will also examine your medical history in order to ensure you are not only physically fit for surgery, but that you are emotionally healthy to make an informed decision to proceed.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PROCEDURE?

Prior to surgery you will have x-rays taken of your face and chin. Dr Frati will use these x-rays to find out what part of the chin to operate on. During the surgery, a cut is made, either inside the mouth or outside, under the chin. A pocket is created in front of the chin bone and under the muscles and an implant is placed inside. The doctor may use your own bone or fat tissue, or an implant made out of silicone, Teflon™, Dacron, or newer materials. The implant is usually attached to the bone with sutures or screws. Sutures are used to close the surgical cut. When the cut is inside the mouth, the scar can barely be seen.

HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?

The procedure will take between 1-3 hours, but you will be advised on a more accurate time frame, prior to your surgery. You will also need to consider a period of consultation prior to surgery and some recovery time post op.

ARE THERE ANY POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS?

The most common complications of chin augmentation are:
• Bruising
• Swelling
Other rare complications can include:
• Damage to the teeth
• Loss of feeling
• Movement of the implant
Rare side effects can include:
• Blood clots
• Infection — sometimes the implant will have to be removed
• Pain that does not go away
• Numbness or other changes in feeling to the skin
The doctor is a fully qualified and highly experienced consultant plastic surgeon and offers the highest level of care to all his patients, therefore complications with his surgical procedures are incredibly rare.