Chin Surgery St. Louis - Chin Augmentation Missouri

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your chin? Do you feel that your nose looks too long or your neck too short as a result? If so, you may be a candidate for a chin augmentation procedure.

Some people are born with chins that do not protrude forward enough. This can be remedied through a couple of different approaches: The bone can be cut and advanced forward or a chin implant may be used. The implants come in different sizes and shapes and some have small pores which allow your own tissue to grow into it and become incorporated.

An incision may be used inside the mouth or below the chin to access the chin bone. A previously selected silicone chin implant or Med-Por implant is then inserted and secured to the bone using sutures or screws. This operation can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Neck liposuction may be recommended to enhance the final result.

Dr. Cabbabe incorporates his experience with reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face to give patients the best results possible to meet their desires. He is also an expert in minimally invasive cosmetic surgery of the face and has published on these topics. His patients have a natural, refreshed look after surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Cabbabe will carefully examine your entire face including the brow, upper and lower eyelids, face and neck. He will make recommendations in order to help you achieve your desired result while maintaining facial harmony.

We believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Dr. Cabbabe believes that the key to a successful surgery is proper planning and discussion with the patient about their goals. Therefore, Dr. Cabbabe evaluates each patient and creates a customized surgical plan for all of his patients to meet their expectations. To schedule a consultation, call us at 314-842-5885 or complete the contact us form.

Preparing for Surgery

Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you refrain from taking any aspirin, plavix, Coumadin or any other type of blood thinner. He will also ensure that your blood pressure has been properly controlled if you have high blood pressure.

Recovering from Surgery

Most patients are able to go home the same day. Pain medication and antibiotics will be prescribed. Bruising and swelling may be present around the chin for one to two weeks. Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you keep ice on the surgical site to decrease this. He will also ask you to keep your head elevated to decrease swelling. You may be given a chin strap to wear after surgery for 1 – 2 weeks.  There may be some numbness of the chin or lower lip that improves with time. Sutures from under the chin are removed in about 7 days.