What will the scars look like?
The incision used for this facial feminization surgery is only one and is usually made along the bottom gum, between the teeth and the lower lip. The scar results then completely invisible. If it was made under the chin, which is rare, the resulting scar will be very small and it will be concealed by the natural fold of the area. If a complementary facial liposuction is needed to add definition to the chin shape, a couple of very little punctures (2mm) will remain for several months and then vanish.
What are the risks and complications involved in a chin contouring surgery?
Every surgery, no matter how simple it may be, has certain risks, and we should not rule them out. However, it is unlikely for a chin feminization surgery to present any complications when performed by a qualified facial surgeon.
Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Asymmetry. Even though the surgeon marks very carefully the areas he is going to operate, there may be asymmetries.
Infections, although they are very unusual if you take the right antibiotics
Nerve damage.
If a sliding genioplasty surgery is performed, a notch could result noticeable where the bone knits together.
If a silicone chin implant is used, it can rotate and get misplaced, which a needs a second surgery for correction
What will I expect after surgery?
When you leave the operating room a compression bandage or a facial garment will be covering your lower face. It will probably be removed one day later. If the chin contouring was performed as a part of a full facial feminization surgery, then the bandage could be left in place longer.
Unlike facial surgery on other areas, chin surgery involve the gums, so you will have to be on a liquid diet during the first one or two days, and then you will pass to a soft diet. It will be very important for you to take care of the hygiene of the wound on your bottom gum until it heals to avoid the proliferation of bacteria inside the mouth. Washing your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash will help.
If you don’t mind being seen with facial swelling, you may be able to return to your social activities a week after the chin contouring surgery. You will have to wait until the second or third week before doing any hard work or physical exercise.
Sleeping with your head elevated during the first days can favor the healing process, especially if a full Facial Feminization was performed. Ice packs are very useful during the first days.
During the first weeks some patients tend to suffer from depression. You may find it difficult to come to terms with your new look and you may even feel that having facial feminization surgery was a big mistake. But don’t worry: most of the people who today are happy and satisfied with their results have also gone through that phase.
Unlike facial surgery on other areas, chin surgery involve the gums, so you will have to be on a liquid diet during the first one or two days, and then you will pass to a soft diet. It will be very important for you to take care of the hygiene of the wound on your bottom gum until it heals to avoid the proliferation of bacteria inside the mouth. Washing your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash will help.
If you don’t mind being seen with facial swelling, you may be able to return to your social activities a week after the chin contouring surgery. You will have to wait until the second or third week before doing any hard work or physical exercise.
Sleeping with your head elevated during the first days can favor the healing process, especially if a full Facial Feminization was performed. Ice packs are very useful during the first days.
During the first weeks some patients tend to suffer from depression. You may find it difficult to come to terms with your new look and you may even feel that having facial feminization surgery was a big mistake. But don’t worry: most of the people who today are happy and satisfied with their results have also gone through that phase.
What are the indications of chin augmentation?
Indications for Chin Contouring Surgerya. To improve chin contour whether it is too large or too small for one’s face.
b. To achieve a natural, more proportionate chin.
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