Chin

Head / Face
What is double chin?

It is an accumulation of fat and / or sagging of the muscles of the lower chin (submental muscles / base of the tongue).

 

Is there a correction for double chin?

Treatment can be done by liposuction or by strengthening the muscles of the region. This surgery is usually associated with wrinkle surgery (see website).

Small and / or Retracted Chin (Hypomentonism)

 

What is hypomentonism?

It is a small chin. It can be genetic or acquired after trauma.

 

What’s the fix?

It can be corrected in 3 ways: Orthognathic surgery, performed by surgeons specialized in facial plastic; Silicone prosthesis implant; Implantation of autogenous materials (bone / cartilage).

Protruding Chin (Prognathism)

 

How is prognathism characterized?

Unlike the anterior (small and retracted chin / chin), prognathism is characterized by the anterior projection of the mandible with serious damage to the mandible-maxillary dental joint (bite).

 

How is the treatment?

The treatment is surgical, performed by specialist surgeons, where mini fixation plates are used, etc; Seeking to establish a facial harmony.

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