Chin Augmentation

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• Recovery
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If your surgery was done under a general anaesthetic, you will need to arrange for an adult to accompany you home and stay with you through the first night.

As you recover, there are several things you should know:

• If your chin remodeling surgery was done through incisions inside your mouth you will need to stick to a soft diet for the first week so your wounds can heal properly. Chewing can cause your suture line to break and lead to infection.
• Swelling is to be expected for the first seven to ten days. This swelling will reduce more quickly if you use a chin-neck elastic garment.
• A course of antibiotics and painkillers will be prescribed for you. It is important that you do not take aspirin as it can promote bleeding.
• Even if you have incisions (cuts) inside your mouth it is advisable to continue brushing your teeth regularly. A soft toothbrush is best for the first two weeks. You will also need to rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash four times a day.
• You should plan on taking two weeks away from work to allow your bruises to clear and your chin to settle sufficiently so you are comfortable with it.
• Infection caused by a breakdown of incisions within the mouth can be problematic, particularly if there is an implant. If this happens, it is often wiser to remove the implant to promote control of the infection, then repeat the procedure three to four months later.
• The nerves that give feeling to the lower lip travel through the jawbone and emerge on either side of the chin. Very rarely, these nerves may be damaged during surgery, usually leading to temporarily numbness in the lower lip.