Our chin is one of the most important, yet overlooked, features of our face. The chin is a keystone feature for achieving harmony and balance with other areas of the face. It has been well documented that a balanced chin stirs an innate psychological response when we look at a person’s face and subconsciously judge their character. A strong chin connotes health, decisiveness, strength and athleticism. Conversely, a weak chin can lead to perceptions of mistrust, weakness or premature aging. That is why considering a chin implant or reduction may be extremely beneficial to your look.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recently reported that chin augmentation is now the fastest growing cosmetic procedure, ahead of breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and even Botox.
CHIN IMPLANT CONSULTATION
Dr. Shaw takes a unique approach to considering your chin in relationship to your other facial features and in bringing out the natural you. The chin and jawline are some of the first areas to show signs of aging. In the era of digital video technology, many people notice their jawline is not as sharp as they would like it to be. A chin implant can make a dramatic difference by erasing jowling and adding definition to the lower face. Chin implants can also help to balance a large nose by making the nose appear smaller. When evaluating patients for rhinoplasty, Dr. Shaw will always take the chin into consideration and make personalized recommendations for you.
IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE
All procedures are performed by Dr. Shaw himself and can be done with local anesthesia, light sedation, or general anesthesia. The procedures take from 30 minutes to 2 hours and you will be able to rest at home the same day. There is a small scar under the chin which heals very well and is usually not noticeable. There will be swelling and sometimes bruising for about 5 days after your procedure, though this generally improves rapidly. A bandage is worn for the first 24 hours and for a few nights thereafter. Pain is generally mild and Dr. Shaw will give you prescription pain medicine to take if you need to.
Although chin augmentation is more common, there are individuals with a chin that may appear too strong, overpowering the rest of the face. Dr. Shaw performs a unique chin reduction procedure that helps restore balance to the face. The lower portion of the jaw is carefully sculpted and then the neck area is tightened to give a natural appearance.
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