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Many people have a chin that is too small for their face. When one has a lack of chin projection, the face is weakened. It can also make the nose look larger than it really is. For this reason, many patients will seek surgery to improve the appearance of the chin. The operation can also greatly enhance the results of a Facelift, since loss of chin projection may occur with aging. Chin Augmentation is also commonly combined with Facial Liposuction, where fat is removed from under the chin and from the neck and with Cheek Augmentation.
The most common implant material is silicone. Silicone is not the archenemy of humanity, however, it is inferior to Gore-Tex and Acrylic as the chin implant material. Below is some comparative information on the aforementioned materials.
Silicone - Easy to mold and bend. However, most silicone chin implants have a tendency to move after surgery. Unless ridges are created, silicone is very smooth and slick. And also heavy! Until the body creates a protective fibrous pocket, silicone implants can move disfiguring facial appearance. Some protrusions have been also noted. Silicone, although biologically inert, causes temporary tissue reaction. LEARN MORE ABOUT SILICONE.
Gore-Tex - Easy to mold and bend. Natural soft appearance. Is not known to move once inserted. No patient discomfort reported as Gore-Tex is extremely lightweight and soft. Gore-Tex is perfect for Chin Augmentation when minimal improvement is required. Please, see Cheek Augmentation to learn more about Gore-Tex.
Acrylic - Hard bone-like material. Very light in weight, no patient discomfort is noted. Once inserted, acrylic implants are hard to dislodge as they attach to the bone. No such tissue reaction as with silicone. If you touch a chin augmented with acrylic you will not be able to tell the implant from the bone: a very natural blend.
Most implants are shaped to fit on the ridge of the chin bone. This, combined with the silicone's slippery nature, often causes post-operative implant shifting ruining the surgery results. Furthermore, most implants are very wide. While appropriate for some patients, they look horrible on most, especially on women, giving them the artificial Neanderthal look.
Dr. Chugay uses narrow-shaped implants to created a more pronounced slim, yet powerful chin. The implant is inserted on top of the bony ridge. The placement along with the materials used cause implant shifting to be extremely unlikely.
After years of research, Dr. Chugay is currently developing a line of implants, which will become a powerful addition to the implants he currently uses. The new implants will come in variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate different patients' needs. The hallmark will be the elongated downward poker-faced shape. This will allow you to have a chin like that of Brad Pitt or Leo DiCaprio. Whether you are a man and a woman, this can be the look for you! Take a look at your favorite Stars. Do you notice how often their chins have a beautiful narrowing at the bottom?
Except for some custom jobs, such chins could not be created in the past with implants. Dr. Chugay's new line of implants will make this available to a regular patient, not only to the Stars.
Of course, Dr. Chugay must see you to determine which implant shape is best for you. Each person's face is unique. In some cases, a custom implant made just for you can be recommended. You can finally attain the chin shape you desire!
Dr. Chugay will make a small incision underneath your chin. If requested, Dr. Chugay can also make an incision in the mouth. However, that technique, preferred by many surgeons, will not yield as good a result as the under-the-chin placement. Such approach minimizes the possibility of infection and allows more precise positioning of the implant. How about the scar? The outside scar is not visible as it is hidden underneath the chin and is only 1 cm in length. Furthermore, Dr. Chugay uses his unique technique of subcuticular suturing which reduces the scar size to the absolute minimum.
Dr. Chugay utilizes a combination of local anesthesia and IV sedation. You will be asleep and comfortable during the procedure. The risky general anesthesia is not used. LEARN MORE ABOUT ANESTHESIA.
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