Top 8 FAQs About ChinAugmentation Surgery in Chicago You Need to Know! 

While many of us would like to have a streamlined profile when we look in the mirror, when some of us have excess fat at the chin area that creates a double chin, it is also called submental fullness. A double chin could result from a variety of causes, including anatomy, weight, hereditary factors, and airway positioning, etc.

If you have a double chin or you are not satisfied with it, you are not alone. Around 68% of people are in the same boat, as per the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

If you are feeling self-conscious about the appearance of your chin, then chin augmentation surgery in Chicago would be one of the ideal surgical options where it can help you reach your desired aesthetic appearance.

If you are considering chin augmentation surgery in Chicago, Dr. Dhaval Patel is a board certified specialist at the CI Plastic Surgery Clinic, answers the top 10 chin augmentation FAQs

Chin augmentation - or “chin implants” - is an effective surgical procedure to improve the clarity of the face and create a sharper chin line and profile. It is a simple surgical procedure that uses chin implants to reshape the underlying structure of the chin and face, providing a better balance of facial features.

Often this procedure can be combined with rhinoplasty surgery in Chicago (surgery and nose reshaping) to balance the proportions of the face. Alternative techniques that can be used in place of or in combination with silicone chin prosthetics implants include injectable fillers, fat grafts, and surgical reshaping of the jawbone for added definition.

 Chin augmentation candidates are generally concerned to correct an underdeveloped or small chin. This condition can be genetic or the result of facial aging. Regardless of the reason, the chin augmentation surgery options offered by Dr. Dhaval can achieve a variety of aesthetic goals, such as balancing facial structure, defining the chin and jaw, and creating a more harmonious side profile.

During the consultation, double board-certified and the top Plastic Surgeon in Chicago can assess your facial features and any signs of aging to determine which chin augmentation technique suits your needs and goals. His approach focuses on developing personalized treatment plans designed to achieve natural results that improve both appearance and self-confidence.

Depending on the degree of improvement desired, Dr. Dhaval will design a customized chin augmentation procedure to help you achieve your cosmetic goals.

Chin Implants

For more significant and long-lasting chin augmentation results, Dr. Dhaval may place a silicone chin implant. These implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes to match the exact implant you need for optimal results. Chin implants are generally the preferred option for patients with a genetically weak chin, facial abnormalities, or significant age-related chin recession.

Injectable Dermal Fillers

To make the chin look thinner and for more subtle chin enhancement, Dr. Dhaval can use the most modern dermal fillers.

 Although injectables are not as long-lasting as a chin implant, the non-surgical nature of the treatment and the personalization it offers could make it an attractive option for many patients. Injections can also be used to refine the jaw and chin. Injectable treatments can be repeatedly recommended to achieve optimal results.

Fat Transfer

The chin can also be achieved by fat transplantation, which uses your own fat, collected by liposuction, cleaned and reinjected into the chin. Just like dermal filler injections, fat grafts are more suitable for obtaining better results than chin implants. When softer, smoother, and longer-lasting effects are the priority, fat transfer is generally more popular than dermal fillers.

For eligible patients, Dr. Dhaval can perform neck contour liposuction to reduce swelling under the chin, and then use the removed fat to enlarge the chin in one process.

It is common for chin augmentation to be combined with other surgeries such as rhinoplasty, neck lift or facelift surgery in Chicago to achieve more comprehensive rejuvenation and/or facial lift.

Chin augmentation is usually an ideal addition to other facial plastic surgery, as it can create a more elegant harmony between facial features and provide additional clarity and structure.

Surgical Chin Augmentation---Chin enlargement surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. The silicone chin implant is inserted through an intraoral or submental incision. In general, Dr. Dhaval prefers to use a submental incision because it allows him to better control the placement of the implant, reduces the chance of infection, and can be easily combined with other neck plastic surgery, such as short scars Neck lift. Once the chin implant is adjusted to the best position, the incision can be closed and bandaged.

Non-Surgical Chin Augmentation---Chin augmentation without surgery is achieved by injections of the patient's own fat or synthetic dermal fillers. Dermal filler treatment is usually a quick and relatively painless process that can be done in the office - if desired, local anesthetics can help reduce the discomfort of the injection. Because fat transfer requires liposuction to collect the fat, this procedure is performed in a surgical setting, such as a briefcase. The collected fat is cleaned and re-injected into the chin to create the desired bump and shape.

Chin implants add clarity to the jaw line and improve the balance of facial features. Balance is generally considered to be one of the main ingredients in beauty. Chin implants are considered structural improvement, not rejuvenation.

If the skin of the neck has sufficient elasticity, after the removal of the fat from the neck, it will transform into a younger section of the décolleté. Neck liposuction will not remove the turkey wicker (the loose skin that hangs off the turkey's neck), nor will it remove neck wrinkles or skin wrinkles.

Excess skin or swollen skin that no longer has enough elasticity to reshape after neck liposuction will require a neck lift, minilift, or full facelift, depending on many factors, including the patient's skin condition, general health, and expectations of the intervention.    

A board-certified cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Dhaval Patel will show you exactly how to determine which procedure best suits your expectations.

A bandage will cover the incision for about three days. Men can shave around the incision until the bandage is removed on the fourth day. They can then shave their entire face and chin with a straight blade for a week. It is best to resume using the electric shaver ten days after surgery.

Postoperative bruising and swelling go away at the end of the first week. It can take two to six weeks for bruises or swelling to completely disappear. However, you can pretty easily cover up bruises after seven to ten days with a concealer. Some discomfort can be expected after any surgery.

Chin augmentation is a cosmetic procedure aimed at improving the shape and definition of the chin to achieve various aesthetic enhancements to the appearance of the face and profile.

Consult the best plastic surgeon in Chicago, Dr. Dhaval Patel if you are seeking advice on your chin augmentation or any other surgery journey. If you have any queries about chin augmentation or implant surgery, visit us.

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