Chin Aesthetics
Long or short, small or large chin due to genetic or acquired factors causes the whole face to be affected aesthetically. If the chin is small, an incomplete completion operation is performed using the person's own fat tissue or prosthesis.
Fat injection is applied from the skin surface and takes about an hour under general anesthesia. You can be discharged a few hours after the operation. Edema and swelling that occur in the early period disappear over time.
The chin prosthesis is placed inside the mouth so that no traces are seen from the outside. It is necessary to be fed with liquid and soft foods for 6 days after the operation. During the healing process, attention should be paid to oral hygiene and mouthwash should be used.
The chin reduction operation is based on the removal of the excess part and giving the new shape. The operation takes an average of 1-1.5 hours under general anesthesia. You have to stay in the hospital for one night. In the early postoperative period, there may be a slight tension in the jaw, edema and a tingling sensation that can be relieved with painkillers. For swelling and bruises, it is recommended to sleep with the head elevated and cold compresses. Solid food should not be consumed for 10 days after the operation. Since the wound is from the inside, chewing should not be done, liquid, soft and warm foods should be consumed.
Should I have a chin aesthetic operation?
If your chin is disproportionate to your facial symmetry and this bothers you, YES, you can have a "Jaw Aesthetic" operation.
What should be considered before the operation?
You should share all your expectations and concerns with your doctor. You should answer in detail the information you will be asked about your general health status, and inform your doctor about the diseases you have had and the medications you use. Factors affecting anesthesia such as blood thinners, vitamins, alcohol and smoking should be discontinued as of the date prescribed by your doctor.
Nothing should be drunk or eaten, including water, until at least 6 hours before the operation time.
What should be known about anesthesia?
General anesthesia is a sleep period in which there is no awareness so that the patient does not feel pain and does not move during the operation. It can be applied to all patients regardless of age and gender.
Since it is personal, your anesthesiologist will evaluate your condition before the surgery according to the drugs you use, your diseases and your laboratory results. If you have received anesthesia in your previous surgeries, your past information will be questioned. Your circulatory and respiratory systems are checked. A fasting period of at least 6 hours is required before the operation. For the safety of these patients, it is important to avoid vomiting and aspiration.
You will be put to sleep by administering medication through the vascular access in general anesthesia. Since the drugs used are short-acting, their effects do not remain after the surgery. In general anesthesia, laryngeal mask can be used or intratracheal intubation can be applied. As a result, a sore throat may be felt after the surgery, although it is rare.
After the surgery, you are free to eat and drink after your consciousness and reflexes are restored.
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of general anesthesia. On the other hand, anti-nausea drugs are given in the service.
