A chin, which protrudes, or that is very wide, can affect the overall symmetry of the face. Women with a wide or pointy chin often have a more masculine appearance. A chin reduction will be able to correct this.
Generally about the treatment
Before deciding on having a chin reduction you must be aware of what is causing the chin to appear large.
A chin reduction is basically surgery of the bone structure, and won't remove any excess fat. If the cause of the large chin is excess fat then liposuction may be the more appropriate treatment. The 2 procedures can also be combined if requested.
Suitability
Fit and healthy men and women, over the age of 18, who have realistic expectations.
The procedure
The surgeon will make some incisions inside the mouth and remove part of the bone. In some cases it will be necessary to correct/move some of the bone.
The operation can last between 1 and 4 hours.
Anaesthesia
A chin reduction can be carried out under local or general anaesthesia, and is often ambulant.
Risk of complications
There is a risk of side effects from the anaesthetic used, along with bleeding, poor wound healing, a poor cosmetic result, and blood accumulation.
No form of surgery is risk free, although severe complications are very rare.
Healing and recovery
Most patients will be able to leave the hospital on the same day, and will be able to return to work after 1-2 weeks. Strenuous activities should be avoided during the following 2-3 weeks after surgery.
Contact with the mouth should be avoided for up to 6 weeks (except food and beverages), and you must prepare yourself for having nothing but mashed up food for the first week.
Duration of the result
The result is permanent.