Genioplasty, chin surgery
Objectives of genioplasty
Would you like to change the shape of your chin? Genioplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure thatharmonizes the profile of your face by modifying the shape of your chin. Genioplasty aims to improve facial aesthetics, correct a receding chin, reduce the size of the chin, or improve jaw function.
It can be performed by osteotomy (displacement of a section of chin bone), grafting or implant placement.
Aesthetic chin surgery gives you a naturally shaped chin that blends harmoniously with your facial features.
Genioplasty is frequently combined with rhinoplasty (cosmetic surgery of the nose) to modify the overall profile of the face (profiloplasty).
To avoid unsightly external scarring, chin surgery is performed through an incision made inside the mouth at the level of the lower lip.
Duration
1 to 2 hours
Frequency
Once
Back to work
3 days
Price
From CHF 8,500
Before-and-after chin surgery photos
Questions and answers about genioplasty
Genioplasty procedure
The first consultation
The first consultation with your genioplasty surgeon is essential to establish the basis for a trusting relationship. You will discuss your needs and expectations with him/her to assess whether you are a good candidate for this procedure.
Your surgeon will inform you about the different treatment options for your chin and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option. He or she will also inform you of the risks and complications associated with genioplasty, and offer advice on how to minimize them. At the end of the consultation, you will be given a precise estimate. This will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.
During the operation
Genioplasty can be performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure. The course of the procedure varies according to the techniques and approaches used by your surgeon.
A small incision is made under the chin or inside the mouth, then the surgeon alters the shape of the chin by using surgical tools to move or remove the chin bone, or by using implants to add volume to the chin.
He then closes the incision with sutures or surgical adhesives before applying a dressing to protect the surgical area and promote healing.
Depending on the technique used and the extent of the procedure, the duration of the operation varies between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
Osteotomy genioplasty
Osteotomy involves cutting the chin below the roots of the teeth. The surgeon then moves the bone fragment to the desired location and fixes it with screws or mini-plates (osteosynthesis).
The incision in the mouth is then closed with stitches, which disappear in 2 to 4 weeks or are removed at the consultation.
Chin implant
Chin bone graft
In some cases, the shape of the chin can be corrected with a bone graft.
This is usually taken from the skull or, more rarely, from the pelvis.
After the operation
You will be hospitalized for a few hours before being allowed to go home on the day of the operation.
It’s important to follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully to maximize healing and minimize complications.
An operating theatre dedicated to surgery
We have our own operating room, located in our Lausanne clinic. Equipped with the latest technology, we can ensure the safety and precision of your operation.
We carry out over 400 operations in our operating theatre every year.
The interior design combines modernity and originality. Our operating theatres scrupulously comply with the safety and hygiene requirements necessary in a medical environment.
What's more, our facilities comply with the latest standards and have received official approval from the health authorities in the canton of Vaud.
Genioplasty Prices
Genioplasty
| First consultation | CHF 200 |
| Genioplasty | from CHF 8,500 |
FINANCING SOLUTIONS
At Entourage, we offer you flexible payment solutions adapted to your needs.
You can spread the payment of your intervention over several monthly installments, freely choosing the number of installments that corresponds to your needs.
Make an appointment
Our team of beauty professionals warmly welcomes you for a personalized consultation.
Make an appointment today and let us take care of you. We look forward to meeting you!
Our genioplasty specialist in Lausanne
Dr Jean-Charles Bayol
FMH Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
