Genioplasty, also
known as chin implant insertion, is a surgical
procedure to enhance the chin. A chin implant can
help balance the face. Often this procedure is done
in conjunction with nose reshaping or a face lift.
Genioplasty surgery generally takes 20 - 30 minutes
and usually recovery is relatively quick.
With Every surgery
there are possible risks and complications:
Dr. Yaker performs many genioplasties successfully
each year. However; there are risks associated with
this surgery. Possible complications following
surgery include infection, bleeding, poor healing,
and reaction to anesthesia. Smoking can increase the
risk of complications during the healing process.
About the surgery:
Often genioplasty surgery is performed in our on
site AAAASF certified ambulatory surgery center
under I.V. sedation. (If the surgery is done at the
same time as nose surgery or a face lift, it is
likely that general anesthesia will be used). Dr.
Yaker works through a small incision under the chin
to place the implant. Following surgery, surgical
tape is applied for support.
Pre-Operative
Instructions
For
Genioplasty
2
Weeks Before Surgery:
- Do not
take aspirin or ibuprofen products (You may take Tylenol)
- Do not take any
diet pills or similar appetite suppressant medications, (i.e.
Metabolife)
- Do not take any
herbal preparations, (i.e. St. Johns Wart)
- Do not take
Vitamin E
- Smoking can
interfere with the healing process
Products
Needed at Home:
- Fill
your prescriptions given to you during your pre-op
visit:
- Darvocet
is for pain
- Keflex
is an antibiotic (you will need to take all of
these as directed)
Extra-strength Tylenol
Benadryl 25mg - For Occasional Itching
The Night
Prior to Surgery:
**Eating or
Drinking Prior To Surgery Will Result In Cancellation of the
Surgery**
The
Day of Surgery:
-
Wear
loose clothing, something very easy to put on
after surgery. Wear a top that buttons or zips in
the front
-
Do
not wear make-up
-
Men,
shave as usual
-
Leave
all jewelry and valuables at home
-
The
person caring for you after surgery will need to
stay with you through the first night
Post-Operative
Instruction
For Genioplasty
Medications:
-
Take
your pain medications for the pain. Do not take it
on an empty stomach.
-
Take
the antibiotics as directed until they are all
gone.
-
Sometimes
patients will develop a yeast infection from the
antibiotics, if this occurs call the office.
-
Should
you become constipated, you may use an over the
counter stool softener. If you do not have relief
from your stool softener, call the office.
-
Remember
no aspirin products until 2 weeks after surgery.
Other
Things to Remember:
-
If
you feel you are in an emergency situation, please
call the office at any time. Our phones are
answered 24 hours a day. These calls include:
abnormal bleeding, abnormal swelling, or a
temperature over 101 degrees. Other calls should
be made during business hours Monday - Friday 9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-
The
support tape placed on the chin, to hold the
implant in place during healing will stay on for
5-7 days.
-
Most
patients take 3-4 days off from work for the
surgery.
-
The
sutures will come out around 7 days after surgery.
-
We
encourage patients to massage lotions containing
Aloe Vera or Vitamin E on the scar to help during
the healing process, once all of the sutures have
been removed.
-
Keep
activity moderate for the first 10 days.
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