Chin surgery, also called genioplasty, improves contours of the chin, neck and jawline. This surgery involves placement of an implant around a patient’s existing chin bone to augment the size and shape of the chin and achieve a more naturally attractive balance between facial features.It is normal to feel some soreness and discomfort, which can easily be controlled by medication.
Usually patients will feel some numbness in the chin area for up to 3 months, and may feel as stretching- like sensation in the chin area for a week. There may be swelling, but it will vanish in the span of 6 weeks or it may also depends on the type of procedure you had. For at least a day or two, your doctor might advise you to stick to liquids or be on a soft diet. The outside bandage will probably be removed within a week of chin implant surgery, you may be asked to wear braces when sleeping for around 4 to 6 weeks after the chin augmentation surgery. Light activities can be resumed on the same day of surgery; however it will take 7 to 10 days before you can return to your work and normal activities.
Usually patients will feel some numbness in the chin area for up to 3 months, and may feel as stretching- like sensation in the chin area for a week. There may be swelling, but it will vanish in the span of 6 weeks or it may also depends on the type of procedure you had. For at least a day or two, your doctor might advise you to stick to liquids or be on a soft diet. The outside bandage will probably be removed within a week of chin implant surgery, you may be asked to wear braces when sleeping for around 4 to 6 weeks after the chin augmentation surgery. Light activities can be resumed on the same day of surgery; however it will take 7 to 10 days before you can return to your work and normal activities.