Chin Surgery in Detroit
Chin Augmentation Surgery (Augmentation Mentoplasty)
Chin surgery in Detroit is a facial plastic surgery procedure performed to improve the basic shape and size of the chin and the balance of the face and the nose. An implant is inserted through a small incision inside the lower lip or under the chin. This enlarges the chin and provides a better profile for the face. Patients with a receding chin or those who feel that their chin is too small or weak are the best candidates for a chin implant surgery.
What to expect from cosmetic chin surgery in Detroit
| Anesthesia | Usually local with IV sedation |
| Length of chin Surgery | 30 minutes |
| In/Outpatient | Out-patient in our accredited operating room suite. |
| Recovery | Back to work: 3 to 7 day. Strenuous activity/contact sports: 6 to 8 weeks. Normal appearance: 2 to 4 weeks. |
| Duration of Results | Permanent |
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Risks involved with facial cosmetic surgery
No surgical procedure is risk free, and that includes facial cosmetic surgery like chin surgery in Detroit. Although cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure, every patient must understand that these procedures are real surgical operations that involve the potential for complications. However, most cosmetic surgery procedures are categorized as low risk when performed in an accredited facility, by a board certified plastic surgeon with the appropriate training and qualifications.
Surgical risks can be categorized broadly into general risks and specific risks. General risks are the potential complications that are common to all surgical procedures, such as infection, bleeding, wound healing problems, and anesthetic complications. Specific risks are the potential complications that are unique to the specific facial surgery operations. A more detailed discussion about the specific risks and general risks of your specific facial procedure will be carried out during your surgical consultation.
The risk of complications from a facial surgery can be minimized with a combination of the proper knowledge, skill, sound surgical practices and by closely following your surgeon’s instructions on follow-up care during the recovery period.
With an established track record of over 70 years, board certified plastic surgeons, an accredited facility, and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Detroit, Michigan and the U.S., the Straith Clinic has earned a reputation for cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Call us today at 800-401-1212 or send us an email to schedule a consultation, during which you can discuss our facial services and tour our facility, including our in-site operating facility.
