What are the different techniques in performing a Chin augmentation?
There may be surgeons who only wish to use a certain implant type or a certain incision. surgeons would give you a choice. As the updated techniques are less scarring than the previous ones. The doctor may school an oral approach where the only incisions are placed within the mouth area. No visible scar is made and the oral incisions heal much faster. However, oral techniques sometimes are plagued by a higher rate of infection. Especially in those with problems with plaque build up or poor dental hygiene.
There is also a procedure called a Genioplasty, also referred to as a "sliding genioplasty" or chin advancement surgery. This surgery is the use of a bone saw to trim a piece off the bottom of the chin and "sliding" it forward and then fastening it with titanium screws. Metal plates may also be used as well. Although a rarity, bone infection becomes a risk.
Additionally, there is the use of injectable Hydroxyapatite (HA, processed coral) paste. It should be performed over a course of a few months and the look is gradual and a long process. Some surgeons inject a lot of it at once but be advised that this is still a newer application for cosmetic reasons and reportedly the paste is still "moldable" for a few days. There is no osteoinduction (bone incorporation) as it is not porous but there are reports of absorption.
Check with your doctor on the preferred technique that he utilizes. He may very well prefer the traditional methods out of not being aware of the newer ones or he may very well offer only the newer ones, with the thought that the older techniques are "out of date". This subject varies with surgeon to surgeon.
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