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If you are looking to define the jawline and chin area, you may be unsure as to which facial plastic surgery to pursue. At the office of Dr. Derek Steinbacher of Guilford, Connecticut, patients can learn about procedures such as genioplasty surgery. Below are some frequently asked questions about this procedure that are often heard from patients in and around the area looking for cosmetic plastic surgeries.
Genioplasty surgery, also known as chin augmentation or mentoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves reshaping and repositioning the chin to improve its appearance and balance with the rest of the face. It can include repositioning your own bone or placing an implant on top of your existing chin. It can also provide jawline fat removal and skin tightening when needed.
Ideal candidates for genioplasty surgery are individuals who are unhappy with the size, shape, or position of their chin and want to achieve a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing facial profile. Candidates should have realistic expectations about the potential outcome of the procedure.
Genioplasty surgery performed by Dr. Derek Steinbacher involves making incisions either inside the mouth or under the chin to access the chin bone. The bone is then reshaped and repositioned, it may involve 3D planning/printing and your own bone moved and repositioned with a place versus placement of an implant atop your natural bone; Also any excess fat may be removed if needed. The incisions are then closed with dissolvable stitches.
The recovery process for genioplasty surgery can vary depending on the individual patient, but swelling and bruising are common side effects that can last for a few weeks. Patients will be advised to avoid strenuous activities and follow a special diet during recovery.
There are several benefits of genioplasty surgery, including:
If you are looking for a provider who is an expert in facial artistry and who offers the latest and most excellent solutions for the jaw and chin line, we invite you to call Dr. Derek Steinbacher’s office at (203) 453-6635 to request an upcoming visit at 5 Durham Road, Suite 1-8. We have patients traveling from all over the country and all over the world on a weekly basis. Â
Dr. Derek Steinbacher has devoted his life to
aesthetic and life-changing surgery. He is an artistic and meticulous surgeon who draws patients
from around the world due to his perspective, unmatched skill, and exceptional results. He is able
to uniquely address the face (facelift +
rejuvenation), jawline (orthognathic; chin; contouring; implants), nasal (rhinoplasty), eyelids, profile, neck, breast, and body with
one-of-a-kind results.
He is a multiple Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Plastic, Cosmetic, and Cranio-Maxillofacial
Surgery. He is Fellow of the most prestigious surgical organizations, including the Society of
Plastic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the
Academy of Facial
Plastic Surgery, Societies of Craniofacial and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Aesthetic
Society, and the Rhinoplasty Society. He has served as Full-Professor
of Plastic Surgery at Yale, including Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program, and Chief of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Steinbacher has unparalleled training at premier institutions,
including Harvard
and Johns Hopkins. His
perspective brings together the best aspects of many distinct – but related fields – and it is this
intersection of scope and expertise, in addition to an artistic eye, which enables excellent
comprehensive results.
Dr. Steinbacher's approach: technical acumen, meticulousness, and penchant for combining art and
science, together with his eye for balance, beauty, and harmony, helps achieve outcomes that greatly
improve a person's confidence, health, and overall quality of life. Patients can trust that they are
always in good hands!