Why Single-Tooth Dental Implants Are the Gold Standard for Replacing Missing Teeth
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Transform Your Profile with Chin Enhancement Surgery
The medical name for chin enhancement surgery is genioplasty, which reshapes your chin. For most people requesting this procedure, that means adding an implant to bring the chin forward. But it can also involve reducing the bone.
At Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi in Flowood, Mississippi, our goal is to help you achieve a look that you feel great about and that gives you confidence in your appearance.
Because Dr. Michael Nichols provides a thorough consultation before any procedure, you know what to expect from chin enhancement surgery.
Who might want chin surgery?
Your chin influences the shape of your face. If you have a receding or weak chin, an implant can add definition and contour to your face. The difference is particularly apparent in the profile, the side view of your face.
If you feel self-conscious about how your chin looks, consider chin surgery. An implant can create more balance between your forehead, nose, and jawline.
To be a candidate for this procedure, you should be physically healthy, at a stable weight, and a nonsmoker. You also must have a clear understanding of what you should and shouldn’t expect from the surgery.
Combining procedures
Depending on your situation, we might recommend combining chin enhancement surgery with a face-lift or facial liposuction. Your chin can recede with age, plus all the other changes that occur, so a face-lift and chin enhancement can deliver powerful results.
Facial liposuction is a procedure to remove excess fat from your chin or neck. If you’re bothered by a double chin and a receding chin, combining the surgeries could solve both problems.
After your surgery
Immediately after your surgery, you can expect some swelling and possibly bruising. That should go away within about two weeks. You need to wear an elastic dressing to protect and support the area.
Most people can control mild discomfort with medication. Dr. Nichols prescribes medicine based on your health history, procedure, and other factors.
The implant is undetectable and durable. It’s a medical device designed to last a lifetime. As you heal, the implant conforms to your jawbone.
The most important factor
When you undergo a cosmetic procedure, the most important factor is your surgeon. Along with the technical knowledge necessary to perform the surgery, they must be able to help you understand the process and choose an implant that gives you the results you want.
Dr. Nichols is a skilled physician with extensive training and experience. In addition to helping patients at Oral & Facial Surgery of Mississippi, he’s an associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your chin, schedule a consultation with Dr. Nichols today to see if chin enhancement could be right for you.
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