Chin Surgery in Mobile, AL
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Most people agree that an appealing chin is prominent, yet proportional. With chin surgery in Mobile, AL, Dr. Randy Proffitt can enhance the shape and proportion of your chin – through augmentation with a facial implant or reduction of the chin bone.
What is Chin Surgery?
Chin surgery, known as mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure that alters the underlying structure of the chin to improve its size and shape. It can involve either augmentation to build up a recessed chin or reduction to reshape an overly prominent one. The goal is to create a chin that complements the nose, forehead, and other facial features, resulting in greater facial harmony.
Chin implants are made of rubbery silicone and come in several shapes and sizes. Some even have a built-in dimple for the chin, or a square shape to give a masculine appearance. Some can even fill in the marionette lines and smooth out jowls. The shapes and sizes can help fit your anatomy and desires.
Benefits of Chin Surgery
Patients who undergo chin surgery experience a range of lasting benefits that enhance both their appearance and self-esteem. The primary advantages include:
- Improved balance and proportion among all facial features
- A stronger, more defined chin and jawline
- A more attractive and harmonious facial profile
- Permanent results that look and feel natural
Who’s the Right Candidate for Chin Surgery?
The best candidates for chin surgery are people who have smallness of the chin, caused by small bone structure. Other cases involve the opposite problem, an overly large bone structure. In either case, the chin is out of proportion with the rest of the face. This can make other facial features, such as the nose, appear larger.
Your Chin Surgery Consultation in Mobile
During a consultation with Dr. Proffitt, you can explore the various options in chin surgery. The doctor can answer your questions and discuss the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of chin surgery. You’ll also have the opportunity to view an extensive collection of plastic surgery before and after photos, to get an idea of the typical outcome.
How Chin Surgery Works
A chin surgery procedure will last one to three hours in an outpatient setting. General anesthesia is standard, but local anesthesia with sedation may be an option.
To insert a chin implant, Dr. Proffitt will place a surgical incision inside the mouth or beneath the chin. He will then create space for the chin implant by gently stretching the tissue. The implant is secured in front of the jawbone, and the sutures are then used to close the incision.
In more severe cases of chin smallness, a technique called sliding genioplasty may be performed. Dr. Proffitt would make an incision in the mouth or below the lip. Using a special saw, he carefully cuts the chin bone, before advancing the bone and fixating it in a new position. Fixation devices are put in place and sutures are used to close the incision.
Chin reduction is similar, and involves an incision inside the mouth or under the chin. Dr. Proffitt then reshapes the chin bone to create a more proportional size or shape.
After Chin Surgery
After chin surgery, you will need to eat a soft diet. Please follow instructions from Dr. Proffitt for his recommendations. Remember to practice good oral hygiene during recovery and take antibiotics as prescribed. Sutures are usually removed about one week after chin surgery.
You will need to maintain a soft diet for a short period to aid the healing process. Most patients feel ready to return to work and light activities within about one week, which is also when any sutures are typically removed.
If you’re ready to discuss chin surgery in Mobile Alabama with a board-certified plastic surgeon, please contact the office of Dr. Randy Proffitt. You can reach our staff at 251-344-0322 or by using our online email contact form. Our plastic surgery office is located at 6317 Piccadilly Square, Mobile, AL 36609.
How Much Does Chin Surgery Cost?
The total cost of chin surgery is determined based on factors like your medical examinations, surgeon’s fee, hospital charges, post-surgery garments, and anesthesia. The exact techniques used will also impact cost, as will the total time needed to perform the surgery.
Why Trust Dr. Randy Proffitt
As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Randy Proffitt meets a rigorous standard of surgical training and knowledge. He is a well-regarded specialist for chin surgery in the Mobile area, focusing on surgical plans customized to each patient’s unique facial structure. His process is grounded in clear communication, providing you with a complete understanding of the procedure from the initial consultation to the final outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chin Surgery
Schedule a Chin Surgery Consultation
As one of the most well-regarded plastic surgeons performing chin surgery in Mobile, Dr. Proffitt is here to answer all your questions about chin surgery. To confirm whether you are an ideal candidate for chin surgery, contact us today to schedule your in-person consultation.