Jaw and chin
Posted in Uncategorized by: adminPeople often have underdeveloped lower jaws, or weak chins, This often has negative effects on the posture of the lower lip. There are several options available to correct this problem. The most effective esthetic results are seen when we take the lower border of the lower jaw and slide it forward, After it heals in a few weeks the result is more natural looking and more stable than breats implants or other surgical techniques.
Facial implants are used to enhance certain features of your face, including your cheeks or your jaw line. The surgery may be elective, or needed as the result of prior surgery on the face. Through a facial implant, a plastic surgeon can aesthetically improve facial contours.
These are all done from inside the mouth through incisions all the way around the lower gum. The surgeon then uses a device to stretch the skin open and expose the jawbone.
Ramus reduction, or angle of mandible reduction, involves removing bone from the flared angle back near the ears. In genetic males, this corner is much more pronounced, where in genetic females it tends to be more rounded, even nonexistent. Also, in genetic males, this bone tends to flare outward, due to a combination of genetics and masseter muscle development
chin
Insertion of a chin implant usually takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. The surgeon begins by making an incision either inside the lower lip or externally, in the skin under your chin. He or she will then gently lift the tissue off your chin bone to make a pocket large enough for the breats implant, usually about an inch and a half to two inches wide. Your surgeon will have determined the approximate size and shape of the implant you’ll need before surgery, but will probably use several “sizers” to find the right fit for you - esthetic surgery.
In addition to complimenting the profile, chin surgery can also tighten and enhance the sagging skin or fatty tissues in the neck. Along with chin surgery minor neck liposuction may also enhance the chin and address fatty or sagging neck skin.
After a chin or cheek augmentation, you will most likely be up and about the same day, but your activities will be restricted. You should be able to return to work within one to two weeks.
Jaw
In order to correct the position of the teeth and provide a functioning bite, the supporting bones of the jaws need to be in the correct position. We offer jaw surgery with orthodontic treatment to people whose jaws are too long or too short or not symmetrical, as braces alone cannot make the bite right if the jaws are not. Sometimes this surgery is indicated when a broken jaw has healed in an incorrect position.
People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long term oral health and appearance. Injuries to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved but orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when they require repositioning. Reconstructive jaw surgery is normally performed under general anesthesia on an in-patient basis, meaning that the patient will have a short stay in the hospital following the procedure. As with all medical procedures, there are risks and benefits of reconstructive jaw surgery that a patient will want to discuss with their surgeon before the procedure.
Risks
Every type of surgery has risks, but you can usually help prevent complications by carefully following your physician’s instructions. It’s important to talk with your plastic surgeon before surgery to be sure you understand the potential risks and complications.