Consultation

During the consultation, we will discuss your wishes and expectations so I can give you the most suitable advice. I will estimate the expected outcome, and we can discuss and determine whether you would be satisfied with my suggestions. Using photographs of similar clients and an analysis of your profile, I make sure you understand what to expect. My assistant is also present at the meeting. She will provide further information about the scheduling and logistics at the clinic.

Genioplasty (chin surgery)

Chin surgery is always performed under (brief) general anaesthetic of approximately one hour. Via the inside of the lower lip, the chin muscles are pushed aside, and a narrow cavity/pocket is created over the chin bone. The implant is adjusted during the procedure. The muscle and mucous membrane of the lower lip are sutured with soluble sutures. The OmniPore implant supplied by Matrix Surgical USA is porous and made of polyethylene. Plastic surgeons have been using this material for aesthetic and reconstructive cranial and facial reconstructions for decades.The body fully accepts the implant; it will completely attach itself to the bone of the jaw by ingrowth of the connective tissue. The implant does not have to be renewed or replaced.

Chin reduction is a procedure that can also be performed through the inside of the lower lip. Instead of using an implant, the protruding part of the chin bone is reduced using a narrow oscillating surgical saw. In this way, the shape of the chin can also be adjusted, for example, from a more masculine angular shape to a more feminine rounded shape.

After the surgery

The procedure takes place at the day clinic. This means you will go home the same day, after recovering in the recovery room. The first few days, the implant is still slightly mobile. It should attach firmly after approximately one week. To prevent an infection, you will take antibiotics for one week. You can take a shower the day after the procedure. After a week, you'll visit the clinic for a wound check. The sutures are soluble. Recovery from chin surgery varies per person, but the average recovery time is two weeks.

During the first week, the chin may be slightly swollen, and there may be some blue discolouration that progresses down into the neck, especially if you've also had liposuction. These bruises disappear quickly, but a slight chin swelling may persist for several weeks. Because the implant is inserted via the inside of the mouth, eating and brushing your teeth is a bit more challenging in the first week, but rinsing well with plain tap water is enough to keep it clean.  Note that there may be some feedback from your environment after chin surgery. I will prepare you for this with tips and advice so that you can recover in peace.