A chin plastic surgery  is done to correct or reposition the chin, giving the facial contour a natural and symmetrical form.

Who can have chin plastic surgery? 

Men and women.

What is chin plastic surgery for?

Mentoplasty can be to retract, advance, short or enlarge the chin, presenting a detour or altered form, changing its positioning surgically.

How is chin plastic surgery performed?

Through an implant of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene, or an altered bone segment from the jaw.

What about chin plastic surgery scars?

Scars are located in the inside of the mouth or below the chin.

Duration (average): 1 hour.

Anesthesia: Local, local with sedation, or general.

Hospitalization period: From 12 to 24 hours to 2 days, depending on the technique.

Suture Removal: After 7 to 10 days.

Preoperative Care:

Routine exams, no consumption of drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Doril, AAS), no smoking at least 15 days before, avoidance of alcohol -- and following specific indications suggested by the surgeon.

Postoperative Care:

Avoidance of physical activity and sun exposure. Specific indications suggested by the surgeon.