What is a cheek prosthesis?
January 8, 2021Chin replacement surgery
Chin augmentation is one of the facelift surgeries. In cosmetics, the compatibility of facial components is an important factor for a person to have a beautiful face.
The beauty of the chin depends on factors such as the shape of the mandibular teeth and chin and the shape and size of the nose. If regular tooth placement is normal, only chin replacement surgery is sufficient, otherwise complete jaw surgery and orthodontics are required.
Balancing and creating proportions between different parts of the face increases the attractiveness of the face and the beauty of each of these organs affects the other, for example, the shape of the nose and chin and their beauty have a great impact on each other.
It should be noted that in some people who are applying for chin augmentation, rhinoplasty is necessary to achieve the desired result.
Who are the right candidates for chin replacement surgery?
People with large chins and necks.
People with back chins.
His chin is sharp or square.
People who have small chins that make their noses bigger on their face.
Application of chin protector
The chin prosthesis improves the shape of the chin and brings the chin to a normal level.
Chin prosthesis can be used to increase chin width.
With a chin prosthesis, the chin can be largely hidden.
The vertical height of the chin is increased to the desired level with the help of a chin prosthesis.
Finally, a chin uniform improves overall symmetry and facial fit.
An incision is needed to place the chin prosthesis
There are two general ways to place a chin prosthesis:
Intraoral incision: In this method, an incision is made inside the mouth. It occurs in the area of the lower lip connected to the gums.
In this procedure, the surgical wound is not visible, but the prosthesis is difficult to place and the risk of infection is higher.
Cut below the chin: this way. An external incision is made in the crease area below the person’s chin, so the surgeon can place the prosthesis more easily and it is usually more accurate.
In this method, the surgical site will be visible. But with proper care after surgery, it largely disappears over time.
Care after chin replacement surgery
Chin. This is one of the effective factors in facial beauty. So much so that if it is later or shorter than the standard, it overshadows the beauty of the face and negatively affects it; Chin deformity makes a person’s nose larger than it really is and generally lowers a person’s self-esteem.
People who have this problem can correct their chin deformity with chin replacement surgery and thus regain their self-confidence by improving their facial shape.
Tips and care after chin prosthesis
After chin replacement surgery, swelling or slight stretching in the chin area. This will be available to all people who have this surgery. This is a normal problem and there is no need to worry and it will be solved gradually.
It should be noted that the swelling in the chin area generally disappears completely after about a month, and the result of the operation will be clear and tangible after this period.
Feeling of mild pain after artificial chin surgery. It is also normal and disappears completely after a few days of surgery, these people should not express their concern about this problem.
Up to 72 hours after artificial chin surgery. In order to stabilize the position of the prosthesis in the chin, the chin pad should be used until the recommended time.
In the first days after surgery, eat foods that require long chewing. This is strictly forbidden.
Usually, people are able to perform their daily activities 7 to 10 days after chin prosthesis surgery and can return to their routine.