Mentoplasty

What is it?

Chin surgery (mentoplasty) is a procedure aimed at changing the shape, size, or position of the chin to improve facial proportions.

Mentoplasty can be performed as a standalone procedure or in combination with other aesthetic surgeries, such as rhinoplasty or facelift.

Mentoplasty result – before and after photos

What are the techniques for performing chin surgery?

Improving the aesthetic appearance of the face and harmonizing its proportions

Correcting asymmetry or disproportionately small/large chin

Restoring chin shape after injuries or congenital defects

Eliminating age-related changes, such as sagging tissues in the chin area.

What are the techniques for performing chin surgery?

Augmentation mentoplasty (chin enhancement)

Using implants made of silicone, polyethylene, or other biocompatible materials

Can be performed through an incision inside the oral cavity or under the chin, making scars invisible.

Reduction mentoplasty (chin reduction):

Removal or reshaping of excess bone tissue

Performed through an oral cavity incision or an external incision under the chin.

Chin liposuction

Removal of excess fat tissue to create more defined contours

Can be combined with skin tightening in the chin area.

Chin osteotomy

The movable part of the chin bone is separated, moved to the desired position, and fixed with plates or pins

Used for more complex corrections (moving forward, backward, or sideways).

How to prepare for chin surgery?

Preoperative preparation involves consultation with a plastic surgeon to analyze facial proportions and develop an individual plan.

General blood tests, urine tests, blood clotting indicators, and other examinations (ECG, X-ray, CT, or 3D modeling) are performed if necessary.

It is recommended to refrain from smoking, alcohol, and certain medications (anticoagulants) 2–4 weeks before the procedure.

Are there any contraindications to chin surgery?

Contraindications can be absolute, when the procedure cannot be performed, and relative, when chin surgery is recommended to be postponed (e.g., pregnancy and lactation, short-term infectious diseases such as flu, SARS, etc.).

Absolute contraindications include:

Infectious and systemic diseases

Blood clotting disorders

Exacerbation and decompensation of chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, hypertension

What type of anesthesia is used for chin surgery?

Usually, general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation is used.

How is the chin surgery performed?

01 Incision

The incision site depends on the method: internal (through the oral cavity) or external (under the chin)

02 Chin correction

Augmentation: implant placement or transplantation of own tissues (cartilage or bone fragments)

Reduction: removal or reshaping of bone or fat tissue

Osteotomy: moving part of the bone to a new position.

03 Completion of the surgery

Suturing or wound closure with special threads

If necessary, a drain is placed to remove excess fluid.

How is the recovery after chin surgery?

01 First days

Possible swelling, bruising, mild discomfort in the operation area

Painkillers and antibiotics are prescribed to prevent infections.

02 First week

Following a gentle diet (in the case of intraoral access)

Limiting physical activity.

03 2–4 weeks after chin surgery

Reduction of swelling, return to normal lifestyle

04 Full recovery

The final result is noticeable within 3–6 months.

Chin surgery significantly improves facial harmony, but to achieve the desired result, we recommend consulting our experienced and highly qualified surgeons.