Mentoplasty, also known as genoplasty, is a surgical procedure to alter the volume and shape of the chin to achieve greater symmetry and proportion with the rest of the patient’s face. This operation corrects both a prominent chin and a sunken chin.

The best candidates for chin reduction or augmentation mentoplasty are those who wish to improve their facial appearance and find their chin a discordant feature. The surgery is suitable for both women and men.

Chin surgery is often combined with other facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty. Correction of a receding chin can be achieved by implanting a chin prosthesis, sliding a bone fragment forward, or reducing the mandibular bone, depending on whether the procedure is chin augmentation or reduction.

Depending on the required technique, one approach or another will be used. However, generally, to avoid visible scarring, the approach is performed from inside the mouth. Only in rare cases will an incision be made under the chin.

You will be able to return home the same day of your mentoplasty, although you should be accompanied. You will need to rest relatively slowly for the first few days and eat a soft diet to avoid discomfort in the area during the first week. You will also wear a chin cup to enhance the results. However, recovery from chin reshaping surgery is relatively quick, and discomfort rarely occurs.

You will be able to return to your daily life and work within a few days, depending on your job. Remember to follow your plastic surgeon’s advice at all times.

You will be required to wear a special chin strap, which your surgeon will prescribe for you at the clinic, for the first few weeks after surgery. The strap is used to improve the results and control swelling. Once the strap is removed, the stitches will not need to be removed, as they are absorbable.

You will be able to resume physical activity 15 days after mentoplasty. For contact sports, you should consult your surgeon.

It will depend on the technique used in each case. Some swelling is normal, but it will subside during the first 7 days after surgery.