Many patients, both men and women, find their appearance can be
dramatically improved by enhancements to the chin. A chin may be
in a receding position in relation to the rest of the face. Or the
chin line may be obscured by sagging skin due to aging or by fat
layers that have accumulated under the chin. Chin correction
procedures may involve one or more procedures depending on
patient need. Dr. Anderson will design a specific procedure for
each individual. Examples of various possible procedures follow.
Chin Implant
In cases where the chin is simply recessive, an implant is used to
bring the chin out to proper proportions. A small incision is made
under the chin and a plastic implant specifically fitted for the
patient is inserted. The procedure is relatively simple and
results are immediate with minimum swelling and bruising.
Submental Liposculpture
The chins and jawlines of some patients are adequate, yet they
may appear recessive due to excess fat under the chin and jaw.
In these cases, the fat is removed through very small incisions
and a liposculpture process. With the fat gone, the chin once
again appears normal. If the chin is recessive and there is
excess fat under the chin, both an implant and liposculpture
may be combined in one procedure.
Facelift
In the case of an aging face where skin has sagged under the
chin line, a facelift will remove and tighten excess skin to
bring out the chin. The facelift has the added benefit of
rejuvenating the entire midface and neck areas. Sometimes,
if the chin is naturally recessive, a chin implant will accompany
the facelift in a single procedure.
Dr. Anderson may elect to use one or all three procedures
described above to create the most pleasing result depending
on each patient's needs.
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