Chin Augmentation
Many people have a chin that is too small or underdeveloped. They look at their profile and are disappointed. They believe that a small, undersized chin projects an image of weakness.
When the chin is undersized, it affects the entire face. It can make an overbite appear much more pronounced and severe. This condition can be corrected through chin augmentation, which can enlarge and improve the contour of an undersized or receding chin.
An implant may be used for your chin augmentation. A small incision is made inside the mouth or underneath the chin. The implant goes into a small pocket created next to the chin bone. Another option is to cut a portion of the chin bone and move it forward slightly. This option is done from inside the mouth and there is no scarring.
Chin augmentation takes one hour. It is performed in the surgical suite at Georgia Plastic Surgery or in the hospital outpatient department. There will be swelling and some bruising. You should expect to be out of work 3-5 days.
Double Chin Reduction
There are several ways to reduce a double chin with liposuction, with a facelift, or with a chin implant. Each procedure is appropriate for specific circumstances. During your consultation, Dr. Lincenberg will discuss which is the appropriate procedure for you.
If the only area requiring correction is the double chin, then liposuction is generally the answer. Liposuction will reduce the fat which forms the double chin. Liposuction for a double chin takes approximately one hour. It is performed in the surgical suite at Georgia Plastic Surgery or in the hospital outpatient department. There will be swelling and some bruising. You should expect to be out of work 3 days.
