Why is Chin Tip Aesthetics Performed?
When the face is evaluated in profile, the ratio balance between the chin tip and the nose comes to the fore. The chin tip has as important a role as the nose by completing the facial profile. The chin forms a transition between the face and neck and has a significant effect on facial expression. It may sometimes be necessary to change the structure of the chin tip for both aesthetics and oral health. Chin tip aesthetics can correct physical and visual disorders caused by the chin being smaller or larger than normal.
Who Can Have Chin Tip Aesthetics?
When viewed from the side profile of the face, the fact that the chin is behind compared to the nose area may make aesthetic intervention necessary. Proportion between the chin and nose is achieved with profiloplasty. Chin aesthetics is suitable for those with normal mouth closure and tooth alignment, no bite defects and no negative effect of teeth on each other. It is considered more suitable after 18 years of age.
In which cases is orthodontic treatment necessary before chin aesthetics?
Problems in the jaw structure, especially in children, can be seen as teeth overlapping or protruding forward. This can progress over time and lead to orthodontic or aesthetic problems. Before jaw aesthetics, the relationship between the upper and lower teeth is addressed. If there is no problem between the teeth, orthodontic treatment (braces) is not needed.
How is Chin Tip Aesthetics Performed?
Chin tip aesthetics is performed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the face. This procedure is performed under general or local anesthesia. An incision is made through the mouth or under the chin without leaving a scar. After accessing the jaw bone tip, a pocket is created between the bone and soft tissue and a prosthesis is placed in this area. The tip of the chin is aestheticized by cutting and repositioning the bone tissue or by using polyethylene or silicone prostheses. If the profile image of the tip of the chin is behind the tip of the nose, it can also be arranged with filler. The filler used in this procedure is determined according to the characteristics of the person and evaluations. After chin tip aesthetics, patients can return to their normal lives within 3-7 days.
Large Chin Tip or Long Chin Tip Aesthetics
A larger or longer than normal chin tip can create a rough expression on the face. With large or long chin tip aesthetics, the chin tip is reduced. The procedure is performed by methods such as removing excess bone or shifting the chin tip, so that the chin tip is balanced with the facial structure.
Small Chin Tip Aesthetics
A small chin tip according to the facial structure is a common deformity. Adding an arched nose structure to the small chin structure can make the deformity more prominent. Small chin tip aesthetics is performed by methods such as cutting the chin tip bone and placing implants to emphasize the chin tip. Enlargement of the chin tip can also solve the sagging under the chin.
