Wednesday, 01 February 2012
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Genioplasty, or chin repositioning surgery, is a very effective method of making the face appear more symmetrical and balanced, and the procedure itself is pretty straightforward. Surgery usually takes up to two hours and patients experience very little downtime.
Procedures Available
There are two types of genioplasty available. One involves the insertion of an implant made of silicone. Your surgeon may also remove a small piece of bone from your chin, move it forward, and support it with metal plates and pins. Your doctor will discuss both approaches with you to determine which you feel most comfortable with and which is most appropriate for your situation.
Most treatments are provided to patients who want to make their jaw and chin appear more prominent, although in some cases there is a desire to make them less prominent.
If you are considering having any other cosmetic surgery, you should bring this up with your doctor when you arrange for a consultation regarding genioplasty, as many facial procedures can be completed during the same surgical session. Some common combinations are chin repositioning with neck lift, fractal laser therapy (used to smooth the skin's surface, remove scarring, and even tone), or rhinoplasty.
Scarring and Recovery
Most patients will be able to have an incision made inside the mouth in order for the surgeon to perform the treatment. This results in no visible scarring at all. In some cases it will be necessary for the doctor to make a small incision on the outside of the chin (underneath), which can leave a small scar.
Typically, genioplasty takes up to two hours to complete (unless you are having other work done at the same time) and you should be able to go home the same day. You will likely experience bruising and discomfort in the area for a few days, or possibly up to a few weeks. The healing time depends on many factors, but your doctor should be able to provide you with a reasonable estimate based on their other patients' experiences.
Expectations
A good doctor will discuss the desired outcome of the treatment with you before allowing you to commit to it. It is important to go into your appointment with realistic expectations.
While genioplasty can effectively correct some imperfections, it shouldn't be viewed as a cure-all for anything you might be unhappy with about your features. Many doctors have the technology available that can be used to demonstrate the expected results of a procedure.
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Peer pressure has never been good for making decisions. Doing anything because someone has talked you into it or to fit in with a certain crowd is never a good idea. Don't follow the crowd; trust your own instincts and inner wisdom. If choices are made based on personal preference, weighing the pros and cons ahead of time and quiet introspection, they are most likely to be the correct ones. Here are some things to think about when making your decision.
- Is there a part of your physical appearance that makes you feel insecure and embarrassed? Sometimes a person is ridiculed or shamed due to an unfortunate roll of the dice in terms of physical attributes. That extra large nose that you inherited from Uncle Ned or the ears that stick way out just like Aunt Sue's may cause so much discomfort through a person's life that they are just squelched by it.
A rhinoplasty or otoplasty can bring the awkward features into alignment with the rest of the person's face. When the unsightly features have been altered into a more normal and attractive look, a person's confidence soon increases and they can begin to focus on other aspects of their life, such as education or creative pursuits.
- Are you in an unhappy marriage with a partner who is constantly ogling other more attractive members of the opposite sex? Do you think that breast augmentation can make the ogling stop and your spouse to become enthralled with you instead? Don't be so sure. If a person is the type to be scoping other's curvaceous bodies that are probably not going to stop. But if a woman feels insecure and unworthy due to having a flat chest, a breast augmentation can be the right answer for her. The augmentation procedure can make her feel attractive and, in turn, elevate her confidence and self esteem which will spill into other areas of her life.
- Is someone else trying to talk you into have a surgical procedure done? Or do you want to look like the trendy members of your peer group? Just say no. The decision to have a procedure done should be because you want it done, not to please others.
- Are you dissatisfied with your life in general and think plastic surgery will solve your problems? It won't. It's a case of "where ever you go, there you are". Procedures of the cosmetic sort will enhance your looks and give you the confidence to go forward in other parts of your life, but it can't solve all of your problems.
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