Mentoplasty surgery usually lasts about an hour and is performed under local anesthesia, often associated with intravenous sedation. On the other hand, general anesthesia may be necessary when other procedures are associated, depending on the situation. Generally, an incision is made at the bottom of the chin, more specifically at the tip of the jaw bone. This piece is repositioned and fixed in the desired position using titanium plates and screws.
This whole procedure happens, most of the time, inside the mouth. Therefore, the intervention does not leave any scar. In the augmentation mentoplasty, the professional can choose either the inclusion of a silicone implant or fat graft or the placement of a new bone.
Complementary Procedures
The relationship between nose and chin is crucial in the aesthetics of the face and facial harmony, so rhinoplasty is often performed together. To ensure an even better result, other procedures are very common to be associated with mentoplasty, such as neck liposuction or cervicoplasty, to improve the definition of the jaw contour and the visibility of the angles of the face.
Especially in patients who present an excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in this region and flaccidity in the platysma muscle, which surrounds the entire lateral part of the neck. Bichectomy is another procedure usually performed together with chinoplasty to ensure an even thinner face associated with the new position of the chin.
Another case is rhinoplasty, which, when performed together with chinoplasty, is called profiloplasty. The association of these two surgical procedures takes place given the great importance of the nose and chin in the aesthetics of the face and facial harmony.
Postoperative Period Of Mentoplasty
The postoperative period of receeding chin, chin surgery (คาง ถอย เสริม คาง which is the term in Thai) will depend on the complexity of the case and the specifics of the surgery. In most cases, the patient is discharged on the same day. However, he still needs to stay a few days with dressing and rest at home. Mild discomforts may arise, but they are usually easily controlled with painkillers prescribed by the doctor. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are also recommended to avoid the risk of infection.
Another very common reaction is swelling, which usually takes up to two weeks to improve. However, in some patients, this swelling may last for two or three months. Therefore, lymphatic drainage of the neck is indicated in many cases, and the application of ice packs and sleeping with the head elevated in the first few days. It is also important to remember that the patient should follow a liquid diet in the first week and gradually improve the texture as it improves. And avoid physical exertion, sleeping on your side, sudden movements in the place, excessive exposure to the sun, and smoking. Oral hygiene should also be performed carefully not to hurt the site. It is even worth reinforcing through antiseptic solutions, which go far beyond fresh breath.
In 7 to 10 days after the surgery, the patient returns to the office to remove the stitches when they are not absorbable and evaluate the postoperative period.
