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The Removal Of Medpor Chin Implants

  The most common method of chin augmentation is to use a synthetic implant. While there are a large number of chin implant sizes and styles, the compositions of them are more limited. The two most commonly used materials for chin implants are silicone elastomer and porous polyethylene. (Medpor) Each has their own merits and Read More…

Camouflaging the Weak Chin – Goatee Facial Hair vs Implant

The wearing of facial hair at one time in history represented a matter of convenience, the man didn’t want to bother with the nuisance of shaving. Men wearing facial hair today, however, is done much more often for style reasons and to create a specific facial look. This is evidenced by the observation that many Read More…

Understanding Male vs Female Shapes in Chin Augmentation Surgery

Increasing the prominence or projection of a chin is a common aesthetic facial procedure. It can be of great benefit alone or in combination with such procedures as rhinoplasty, neck liposuction and facelifts. As the predominant and leading feature of the lower third of the face, the chin is one of the most important structural Read More…

The Three-Dimensional Assessment of the Chin in Rhinoplasty

  An important part of any rhinoplasty evaluation is that of the chin. Patients who pursue rhinoplasty to make their nose smaller should not be surprised that they may have a comparatively smaller chin by facial proportion assessment. This is because a ‘weak’ chin can make a nose appear more prominent. In patients that come Read More…

Case Study: Combined Vertical and Horizontal Chin Lengthening in Men

  Background: The chin is one of the facial prominences and the most noticeable part of the lower jaw. Horizontal chin shortness has been recognized for many decades and has largely been improved through the use of synthetic implants. Placing an implant on the front edge of the bone is a simple and relatively uncomplicated Read More…

Correction of Common Chin Implant Complications

  Chin augmentation is one of the best values in facial surgery because it is both simple and tremendously effective for many patients. Changing the projection of the chin affects one’s profile and balance of facial proportions Because of its relative simplicity, it is widely performed by cosmetic surgeons at all levels of experience and Read More…

Jaw Augmentation as a Complementary Strategy in Facial Aging

  The  most recognized signs of facial aging is sagging and loose skin.  Therefore, the use of facelifting techniques and other soft tissue suspension procedures have been the foundation of any facial rejuvenation treatment program.  But recent published and presented research in plastic surgery in the past few years has shown that the underlying bone Read More…

Secondary Correction of Chin Implant Complications

  Chin augmentation using an implant is a very common and highly successful procedure.With easy access to the front of the lower jaw (mandible) and few anatomic structures in which to be concerned about injuring, changes in the chin are quick and predictable. As a stand alone procedure or in combination with numerous other facial Read More…

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