Chin Reduction Before & After Results
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What Is Chin Reduction Surgery?
Chin reduction surgery, also called chin shaving or reduction mentoplasty, reduces the size or projection of the chin to better balance the face. It may be considered if your chin protrudes, is out of proportion to the rest of your face, or looks too pointed.
Chin and jaw reduction surgery in NYC is done in an outpatient clinic with general anesthesia and a few small incisions. Dr. David Shokrian, at Millennial Plastic Surgery in Midtown Manhattan, is one of the best plastic surgeons in New York. He can create a shapelier and more proportional chin within a few hours.
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Who Should Get Chin Reduction Surgery?
Chin reduction may be an option if you feel your chin is too prominent, long, or out of proportion with the rest of your face. Good candidates for chin reduction surgery are:
- In good general health
- Non-smokers
- Fully grown, with finished bone development
- In good dental health
- Realistic about what the surgery can and cannot change, and aware of the risks
Your cosmetic surgery team at Millennial Plastic Surgery performs a full evaluation to figure out if chin reduction is a good idea for you. There are people who probably shouldn’t get jaw reduction surgery. Your Midtown Manhattan doctor may advise against chin surgery if you:
- Are prone to blood clotting or infection
- Have had allergic reactions to anesthesia
- Are really on the fence about how you want to look afterward
We can’t wait to meet you! We offer comprehensive consultations with Dr. Shokrian, and his team both virtually and in person.
212-421-7123Why Should I Get Chin Reduction Surgery?
Chin reduction surgery may be worth considering if your chin protrudes, is crooked, or looks out of proportion with the rest of your face. Potential benefits include:
- A more proportionate facial profile
- Smoother, more balanced facial contours
- Greater comfort with your appearance
And chin reduction surgery can, and very often is, combined with other facial procedures to give you a more balanced and appealing appearance to meet your highest expectations. Procedures that may be combined with jaw shaving surgery include:
- Face lift surgery
- Double chin surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Brow lift
- Eyelid surgery
- Neck lift procedure
- Lip augmentation
It’s a gift to have a highly talented surgeon like Dr. Shokrian to help you plan and implement your chin reduction surgery, as well as any other procedure you want. Take advantage of this gift. The team at Millennial Plastic Surgery is happy to help you find financing options if necessary.
How Do I Prepare for Chin Reduction Surgery?
You begin the process by undergoing a full evaluation with Dr. David Shokrian to figure out the risks, benefits and best plan of action. Once you’ve agreed on a plan, some of the things you need to have done before surgery include:
- Getting lab tests done to check for things like blood levels, underlying conditions and potential complications
- Providing a complete review of your current medications
- Completing a medical and family history review
- Stopping certain medications such as blood thinners
- Quitting smoking
On the big day, you come into the Manhattan clinic and receive anesthesia. Once you’re asleep, the procedure only takes about an hour or so, unless you’re having other procedures at the same time. Once you wake up, you can most likely go home within about two hours. Remember to have someone there to drive you home.
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What Happens during Chin Reduction Surgery?
Once you’re knocked out, your doctor begins the jaw shaving surgery by making small incisions on the underside of your chin, inside your mouth behind your lower lip or both. This allows him to skillfully:
- Shave down your chin
- Remove protruding pieces of bone
- Reshape your chin and jaw for a smoother and better proportioned contour
- Move bone from one area to another for sculpting purposes
Once this is done, the incisions are sutured, bandages applied and you’re moved to a recovery room to rest peacefully until you wake up.
What Does Recovery from Chin Reduction Surgery Involve?
After surgery, you stay in the recovery area for a few hours so the team can monitor you and answer your questions. At home, plan to rest for at least a week. Swelling and bruising are expected and improve a little each day, and most patients find the pain manageable with medication.
Follow your surgeon’s post-op instructions closely. They may include:
- A liquid or soft diet for at least a few days, and limited talking at first
- Sleeping with your head elevated and avoiding pressure on your chin
- Taking over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication as directed
- Resting for up to 10 days, then returning to light activity, and avoiding strenuous exercise for a few weeks or until your surgeon clears you
- Calling your surgeon right away if you have a fever, signs of infection, or significant bleeding
Your chin will look more like how you want it to look the moment the bandages are removed, but it usually takes several months up to a year before it’s in its final form. All in all, chin reduction surgery can be done skillfully with minimal scarring so that no one can really tell you had a procedure done.
We can’t wait to meet you! We offer comprehensive consultations with Dr. Shokrian, and his team both virtually and in person.
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Is Chin Reduction Surgery Worth It?
Whether chin reduction is worth it depends on your goals and expectations. It can be an adjustment to see a different chin profile, and it may take a few months for swelling to settle and for you to get used to the change. Discussing your goals and what the surgery can realistically achieve at a consultation helps you decide if it is the right step.
To schedule a consultation with one of NYC’s leading plastic surgeons, contact Millennial Plastic Surgery today. Chin reduction surgery may offer a balanced, refined profile that helps enhance both confidence and overall facial harmony.