Chin augmentation

[surjerydoc]

Chin augmentation using surgical implants can alter the underlying structure of the face, providing better balance to the facial features. This operation is often performed at the time of rhinoplasty to help balance the facial proportions.

Chin implants are to build a better profile.[1] Patients’ own bone is donated from ribs and from part of the pelvis (the ilium.) Unfortunately, use of donated bone implants in chin augmentation, even the patient’s own, appears to be associated with a higher rate of infection, even after the implant has been in place for decades.

Chin augmentation is still popular because it’s a relatively easy operation for both surgeon and patient while producing dramatic and noticeable changes in the silhouette of the face.

[prettyinred]

Oh, so the people use their own bones? That seems scary.