CHIN SURGERY IN BATON ROUGE, LA
Chin Surgery
LA plastic surgeon Dr. Ruston Sanchez has helped numerous men and women from Baton Rouge and surrounding Louisiana areas of Lafayette, Hammond, and New Orleans achieve their goals and improve their quality of life with chin surgery. Dr. Ruston works individually with each one of his patients to find a treatment plan that will produce the desired outcome.
Who is an ideal candidate for chin surgery?
Chin surgery is a cosmetic procedure that aims to improve facial harmony and appearance. You may be an ideal candidate for this treatment if you have any of the following characteristics:
- Projecting chin
- Receding chin
- Asymmetrical chin
- Pushed forward chin
- Pushback chin
- Poor occlusion (contact between upper and lower teeth)
During your initial chin surgery consultation with Dr. Ruston, the surgeon will listen to your concerns, ask questions, and let you know whether this treatment is for you. Dr. Ruston Sanchez is a committed professional who works diligently to create an individualized treatment plan to meet the needs and expectations of each patient. Dr. Ruston may ask you to stop smoking, avoid some medications, and set aside time for recovery before undergoing this procedure.
Surgical technique
Chin surgery is an outpatient procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. Typically, Dr. Ruston Sanchez will make an incision between the lower lip and jaw bone to create a pocket and then insert an implant to give a more projected chin. The surgeon may also remove part of the bone to decrease an overly projecting chin. If the patient is concerned about occlusion of the chin, then the surgeon will modify the upper or lower jaw to alleviate this concern. Once the treatment is complete, Dr. Ruston will stitch the incisions and bandage the treatment area. Mentoplasty may take between 1 and 3 hours to complete.
Types of Chin Surgery
Sliding genioplasty
Also known as osseous genioplasty. During this procedure, Dr. Ruston will make an incision behind the lower lip or under the chin and separate the soft tissue from the chin bone. The surgeon will use a special tool to cut a vertical line in the chin and a horizontal line along the chin bone to ensure the chin remains straight during and after the procedure. For a pushed forward chin, the surgeon will cut out a wedge of bone from the chin bone. He will then slide the bone backward and attach screws and metal plates to keep it in place. For a pushed back chin, the surgeon will reattach the bone creating a step in the bone. For a shorter chin, the surgeon will reattach the bone with a gap between the chin and the jaw making it longer. To correct an overly projecting chin, the surgeon will remove the wedge of bone and reattach the chin to the rest of the jaw. Finally, the surgeon will stitch the incision.
Chin implant surgery
In this type of procedure, synthetic implants are used to enlarge, push forward, or reshape the chin. Dr. Ruston Sanchez will make an incision inside the mouth or under the chin. He will then create a pocket through which he will insert the preferred size and shape of the silicone implant. This implant is sculpted to suit the patient’s desired outcome and the treatment area is stitched up and bandaged.
Chin shaving
During this procedure, Dr. Ruston will make an incision under the chin or inside the mouth. He will then use a special burr to shave the excess bone off to give the desired outcome.
Moreover, other nonsurgical procedures may be administered. Dr. Ruston may inject dermal fillers or some of the patient’s own fat through liposuction into the soft tissue of the chin to achieve subtle enhancements.
Recovery after chin surgery
Chin surgery is an outpatient procedure that typically takes an average of 2 hours to complete after which Dr. Ruston will closely monitor the patient before releasing them to go home. Following genioplasty surgery, patients can expect to experience swelling, bruising, and numbness which dissipates after a few days. The surgeon may prescribe pain medication to help alleviate severe discomfort. He will recommend that you consume a liquid-only diet over the first three days in recovery. A post-operative appointment will be scheduled so that Dr. Ruston can assess your recovery progress. Majority of Dr. Ruston’s chin surgery patients can get back to their normal daily routines after 2-3 weeks. You will be asked to desist from strenuous exercise and activities until you get a green light from the surgeon. In case of any questions or concerns during, feel free to get in touch with the surgeon’s team.
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Plan your Chin Surgery in Baton Rouge
The cost of a chin surgery in Louisiana can vary greatly from one patient to the other. On average though, most of Dr. Ruston’s patients can expect to pay anywhere between $3,000 and $5,000 for this treatment. Dr. Ruston’s office will provide an initial cost estimate following your first appointment to help you arrange for financing.
Dr. Ruston Sanchez performs chin surgery in accredited health facilities or his in-office operating room, supported by a full-time anesthesiologist and highly qualified support staff. Because this is an outpatient procedure, the surgeon will require that you have someone to drive you home and help out with chores over the first few days.
Your Chin Surgery Consultation with Dr. Ruston
During your chin surgery consultation in Baton Rouge, Dr. Ruston Sanchez will meet with you and discuss the goals of this procedure. The surgeon will ask questions to learn about your concerns and expectations after this procedure as well as assess your cheek before crafting an individualized treatment plan for you. Dr. Ruston provides his patients with the personal attention they need throughout the procedure, as well as clearly explaining the treatment modalities and expectations for recovery.
Dr. Ruston Sanchez approaches mentoplasty with the goal of improving the patient’s aesthetic balance and appearance. Chin surgery is a highly individualized procedure whose scope can vary greatly from one patient to the other. The team at Dr. Ruston’s office is passionate about what they do and will go out of their way to ensure an excellent experience for each patient.
Meet Dr. Ruston Sanchez
Dr. Ruston takes each patient case as unique and works diligently to achieve the best procedure outcome with faster surgery time, smallest scar possible, and minimal risk of complications. Get in touch with Dr. Ruston’s office today to schedule a consultation visit for your chin surgery procedure.
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