Chin reduction surgery

What is chin reduction surgery?

Chin reduction surgery is for people whose chin appearance is larger or disproportional than a usual average looking chin. This surgery enhances or improves all these negative aspects of the chin. The chin gets reshaped by changing the size of it, getting rid of double chin and gives the patient harmonious balance and self-esteem regarding their newly formed and contoured profile.

The ideal candidate

The one who is over 18 years and physically and mentally healthy may take advantages of chin surgery procedure. It is advisable to have a consultation with our plastic surgeons in advance, receive all necessary information and have realistic expectations. Fill in our free consultation form or contact by e-mail to arrange an appointment.

Before the procedure

Our specialist will do a pre-examination and some tests to find out if you are a suitable candidate for chin reduction surgery. You can also have the pre-examination at your home country and send us the results. In order to benefit from chin surgery one must quit smoking and should be not taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs at least 2 weeks prior the surgery procedure.

During the procedure

Chin reduction surgery requires general anaesthesia. The surgical procedure usually takes 1-2 hours depending on each patient’s type of profile. In some cases to make your face look more contoured face liposuction procedure might be enough for you. If this procedure doesn’t satisfy you then chin reduction surgery will be applied. Firstly, an incision is made inside of the mouth, near the lower lip or it can be also made under the chin. After the jaw bone can be reshaped or cut off. And the last step is the insertion of strong sutures. An over night in the clinic is required for a patient.

Recovery process

To fasten the healing process the surgeon’s instructions should be followed. At first even talking and yawning might be difficult. Usually patients are able to return to work within a week, though strong activities should be avoided. Moreover, a patient should be on a diet for up to 2 weeks. Such post- effects as bruising, swelling may be experienced; furthermore, if the nerve is damaged numbness may be felt.

Cost of chin reduction surgery

The price covers all needed services: personal consultation with your plastic surgeon, general anaesthesia, surgery, one overnight stay at the clinic, medications and post-surgical controls.

BeautyHungary also provides a free airport-hotel-clinic transfer service. We offer your high quality service and satisfaction; please do not hesitate to contact us either by e-mail or by filling in our online consultation form.