Chin Augmentation
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.
Post-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:
- Eat a bland meal - Nothing Spicy.
Take a Pepcid AC.
**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 Instructions 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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