You need Genioplasty surgery if you have any of the following problems:
People typically undergo genioplasty procedures to alter the physical appearance of their chin. As a result, people consider genioplasty to be a form of cosmetic surgery.
An example of this is retrogenia, or a receding chin. Retrogenia can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. According to a study, researchers found that people with certain chin and jaw defects had a higher risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. The risk was especially true if they were older than 30 years of age, or had overweight.
Genioplasty procedures can alter the aesthetic appearance of a receding, protruding, or misaligned chin. The location and size of the chin plays an integral role in balancing other facial features, such as the nose, forehead, and cheeks, which contributes to overall facial harmony, Genioplasty can offer significant benefits for people who are dissatisfied with their chin.
During a sliding genioplasty, a surgeon uses a saw to cut the chin bone away from the rest of the jaw. They reposition the chin by sliding it forward or backward to correct receding or protruding chins. Surgeons can also correct asymmetrical chins by sliding or reshaping one side of the chin to match the other. After repositioning the chin bone, a surgeon will reattach it to the jaw with surgical screws.
Surgeons can reshape, elongate, or enhance a person’s chin by attaching plastic or silicone implants around the existing chin bone. During this procedure, a surgeon places an implant over the chin bone, securing it with stitches or screws.
Dermal filler injections are a temporary nonsurgical alternative to chin implants. This type of chin augmentation involves injecting fillers to enhance the shape of the chin and the overall appearance of the face.
This procedure will make your chin smaller or even it out. It's useful if your chin is overly prominent on your face. Your doctor will make the same incisions as for an augmentation, but they'll remove the excess bone instead of adding materials. They’ll then contour your chin to the shape you discussed.
People should attend a clinical evaluation with a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon before having a Genioplasty procedure. During a consultation, a surgeon will review a person’s medical history and current health status. They will ask the individual to describe what they hope to achieve from the procedure.
The surgeon will measure the person’s face and take X-ray and CT images of their jaw. Once the surgeon identifies the most suitable option, they can make recommendations and start planning the procedure.
For a sliding genioplasty, this may involve deciding where and at what angle to cut the chin bone. They will also need to consider the personnel and equipment requirements for the procedure.
Surgeons planning an implant augmentation procedure will decide whether to use implants, filler injections, or a combination of both. They will also consider the material of the implant and the fillers.
Chin augmentation procedures require general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Although people may be able to go home after their surgery, they need to make transportation arrangements beforehand.
A sliding genioplasty procedure involves the following steps:
Surgical implant procedures typically involve the following steps:
In most cases, you’ll be put under anesthesia. This is to make sure you can sleep peacefully during the surgery. Surgery can be done as day care procedure or one night stay in the hospital. When you have been under general anesthetic, you’ll need to prepare for someone to drive you home. It may be best to have someone stay with you and help you during the first few days of post-operative recovery.
By following your surgeon’s recovery instructions, you should heal within a week or two. You can also start adjusting to your new appearance during that time.
You will likely be pretty sore after your genioplasty. Doctor will prescribe pain medicine to control pain. The pain will lessen as your face heals.
After your surgery, your chin may feel swollen and bruised. You should use an ice pack or cold compress and sleep upright for the first few days. This will help reduce your swelling.
You should also stick to a soft diet for the first few days. Once your chin starts to heal, you can gradually start eating your regular foods. You should still take it easy and not chew a lot of difficult foods.
During your recovery process, make sure you take your prescribed pain medicine and any other medication until the end, unless your doctor says otherwise.
Like any surgery, there are some potential complications you could have after a genioplasty.
Numbness. You may feel tingly or numb in your bottom lip. This is common after the surgery. However, in some cases, this feeling can last for months. If you experience long-term effects, you should talk to your doctor.
Bleeding. You should expect some bleeding from the site of your incision the night of your surgery. It’s unlikely you’ll have a lot of bleeding. Any bleeding you do have shouldn’t last more than 10 minutes with pressure applied.
Infection. This is uncommon but can happen in rare cases. You could get an infection at your incision site, especially if it’s not kept clean during the healing process. You could also get an infection near the small plates or screws that hold your jaw in place. These plates and screws are permanent but infection isn't likely.
Other complications include:
If you are experiencing these complications, you should talk to your doctor immediately.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are well trained in surgery of facial bone deformity and Genioplasty is a routine procedure for them. It is very important to choose well trained and experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for your Procedure. Dr. Parit Ladani is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with experience of more than 15 year in the field of Jaw bone correction surgery. He is one of the best orthognathic surgeon in India.
The cost of genioplasty varies, depending on:
· the surgeon’s fees
· the location of the clinic or hospital doing the procedure
· the material of the implant or fillers
Average cost for Genioplasty procedure start from 35000/- in Mumbai.
