Chin Surgery
CHIN AUGMENTATION – CHIN SURGERY – BATON ROUGE, LA
Chin Surgery / Chin Augmentation Overview
Mentoplasty and Genioplasty, commonly known as chin surgery and chin augmentation, is a cosmetic surgery that reshapes and enhances your chin by either reduction surgery on the bone or inserting an implant for volume and proper shape. Baton Rouge reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeon, Dr. Taylor Theunissen, offers his expertise and experience in enhancing the size and shape of your chin through mentoplasty/genioplasty, which also strengthens the jaw line.
The surgical procedure is performed by inserting a sturdy, flexible implant under the chin or through the lower lip to make it look and feel like real tissue and bone. Apart from this, patients can also opt for injectable fillers if they wish to make only subtle changes to their chin.
During your initial chin augmentation consultation with Dr. Theunissen, you may discuss your requirements and expectations of the procedure. After thoroughly reviewing your case, he will help you choose the most suitable option for your case
Ideal Candidates For Chin Augmentation With Dr. Theunissen:
- Wish to achieve a more balanced face
- Have a genetically “weak” chin
- Have had an accident which caused cosmetic flaws
- Wish to improve their jaw line
The Benefits Of Mentoplasty With
- Have balanced facial features
- Strengthen your jaw line
- Make a large nose appear smaller and improve your neck line
- Increased self-confidence and self-esteem due to
better proportioned features - Peace of mind of having a competent & professional set of hands performing your cosmetic surgery
MORE FACE PROCEDURES
Dr. Theunissen’s Approach
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Depending on the choice of procedure, Dr. Theunissen will use the relative technique for chin augmentation. In the case of implant insertion, a pocket is created in the space between the lower lip and jaw bone to hold the implant in place. Sometimes, for creating a groove to place the implant, the bone has to be shaved. Two common areas where incisions are usually made include inside the lip or the underside of the chin. After placing the implant, the incisions are sutured. The patient doesn’t have to worry about the scars as they are easily concealed in both areas.
You will see that only subtle changes are made to your
DURING AND AFTER SURGERY
A chin surgery takes about 1 or 2 hours to
It will take the implant about a year to settle properly into position after the surgery, and provide the desired outcome which is natural and soft in feeling.
DR. THEUNISSEN’S APPROACH
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
Depending on the choice of procedure, Dr. Theunissen will use the relative technique for chin augmentation. In the case of implant insertion, a pocket is created in the space between the lower lip and jaw bone to hold the implant in place. Sometimes, for creating a groove to place the implant, the bone has to be shaved. Two common areas where incisions are usually made include inside the lip or the underside of the chin. After placing the implant, the incisions are sutured. The patient doesn’t have to worry about the scars as they are easily concealed in both areas.
You will see that only subtle changes are made to your
DURING AND AFTER SURGERY
A chin surgery takes about 1 or 2 hours to
It will take the implant about a year to settle properly into position after the surgery, and provide the desired outcome which is natural and soft in feeling.
Plan Your Procedure
Chin augmentation surgery or Mentoplasty/Genioplasty costs on average $4,800. It is not covered by insurance. Thi outpatient procedure takes about 2 hours to complete and roughy 1 week to recover. During that week the patient may be out on a liquid diet. Dr. Theunissen performs chin augmentation in our private O.R. in Baton Rouge with a board certified anesthesiologist to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Average Cost
$4,800
Average Recovery Time
1 WEEKS
Average Procedure Time
2 HOURS
RECOVERY LOCATION
OUTPATIENT
PROCEDURE LOCATION
OUR PRIVATE OR’S WITH AN ACTUAL ANESTHESIOLOGIST
INSURANCE
INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER CHIN AUGMENTATION
CHIN AUGMENTATION FAQ
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MENTOPLASTY AND GENIOPLASTY?
Mentoplasty and Genioplasty are generally the same thing. Some may say genioplasty is a procedure through which the chin’s appearance is enhanced by reconstructing the jaw line. On the other hand, mentoplasty adds volume and refines the shape of the chin. Depending on your aesthetic goals and chin’s condition, single or both procedures may be done to achieve the best results. Dr. Theunissen does perform a technique where he breaks and moves the jaw forward into a better locations if needed,
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS EXCESS FAT AROUND THE CHIN?
In case you have excess fat around the chin, the surgeon may perform liposuction first before mentoplasty. For most effective results, the patient is usually advised to get the procedure done when they are close to their natural weight. This is because the fat deposits may compromise on the positive results of
IS THE NUMBNESS AFTER THE PROCEDURE TEMPORARY?
Yes, it is and it will go away gradually with time. The numbness is due to damaged tissues around the implant, which has caused a temporary loss of sensation around the chin. You will also feel that the skin around is relatively tighter than it was before the procedure. This is a common post-surgery effect, and you shouldn’t panic if you experience it. However, it may take several months for the sensation to fully get back to normal.
WILL THERE BE ANY APPARENT SCARS AFTER THE SURGERY?
The whole purpose of
Plastic surgeon, Dr. Taylor Theunissen, in Baton Rouge, and his qualified staff are committed to providing the best results from their cosmetic surgery and offer top-notch professional care throughout the process. You will be satisfied with our practices, from the initial consultation to the procedure and after surgery support and care.
