A weak chin can make a normal nose appear large and an already prominent nose seems even larger. It may also give the appearance of a 'fleshy' neck. On the other hand a too prominent chin may give the appearance of having too small of a nose. The end result should be a balanced relationship between the structures of the face. Chin Surgery, also known as Mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant or reduction surgery on the bone. Many times Dr Zavrides may recommend Chin Surgery to a patient having Nose Surgery in order to achieve facial proportion, as the size of the chin may magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose. Chin surgery helps provide a harmonious balance to your facial features so that you feel better about the way you look. Length of the procedure: 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general. Usually the procedure is performed in an outpatient basis. You may have temporary discomfort, swelling, bruising, numbness and/or stiffness. In jaw surgery, you may have inability to open mouth fully for a week. Recovery: Back to work: about 1 week. Normal appearance: 2-4 weeks. Activity that could jar or bump face: 6 weeks. Duration of
Results: Permanent.