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Alloplastic Augmentation of the Chin
2016Alloplastic chin augmentation with silicone rubber or porous polyethylene is an excellent option for patients with deficiency of vertical and/or horizontal projection of the anterior mandible. For optimal results, an aesthetic eye is just as important as careful preoperative assessment of patient cephalometrics, as the so-called “ideal” ratios do not ...
Arij El Khatib, Salim C. Saba
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Special Considerations for Chin Augmentation in the Professional Violinist
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021Abstract The extensive training and unique positioning of a stringed instrument (eg, professional violinist) may subject the mandible to compressive forces that may lead to asymmetric micrognathia. Prior cephalometric studies have shown a right-sided facial dominance with an underdeveloped left mandible.
Ashley N, Boustany +2 more
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Chin Augmentation Using Silastic Implants
Facial Plastic Surgery, 2019AbstractAn aesthetically pleasing face is centered on strength, symmetry, and balance. A defined, well-projected chin and jawline are crucial to this harmony and recontouring the lower third of the face plays a significant role in plastic surgery. Chin augmentation can be performed with injectables, implantation, or osseous genioplasty.
Christopher Ian, Newberry +1 more
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The Seven-Step, 7-Minute Chin Augmentation
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2022Summary: Microgenia, or a recessed/weak chin, plays a significant role in facial disharmony. Although patients with severe microgenia, malocclusion, long-face syndrome, or other significant orthognathic problems are not suitable for chin augmentation alone, many people have mild to moderate microgenia that would benefit from ...
Rod J, Rohrich +2 more
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Chin Augmentation With Polytef Paste Injection
Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1972The suitability of cosmetic augmentation mentoplasty with percutaneous injection of polytef (Ethicon PTFE) paste for injection was studied in five monkeys. Six month observation and histologic sections of the mandible, chin, and adjacent lymph nodes shows this to be a potentially simple, safe, and effective method for correcting the receding chin ...
M D, Landman, R W, Strahan, P H, Ward
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Chin augmentation and genioplasty
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1999The position of the chin plays an important role in facial esthetics. It can be modified in two ways. The first is by adding material to it and the second is by a horizontal sliding osteotomy. They both have their indications and limitations. The horizontal sliding osteotomy is the most versatile, however, and should be a part of the armamentarium of ...
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Chin Augmentation with Nasal Osteocartilaginous Graft
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2002The use of the nasal hump removed during rhinoplasty was described by Aufricht in 1934 and 1958. In the past 10 years, the author has been using a similar technique but with significant variations. Before beginning the rhinoplasty surgery, the author dissects, through a submental incision, a subperiosteal mental pocket.
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Pectoralis Myocutaneous Flap for Chin Augmentation
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1981Radical resection of the anterior portion of the oral cavity, including a portion of the tongue, floor of the mouth, mandible, and neck, has always been, and remains, a perplexing problem in immediate rehabilitation of the area of the oral cavity and mentum.
J J, Conley, R B, Parke
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Mersilene Mesh Chin Augmentation
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 1999During the past 20 years, a variety of alloplastic materials have been introduced for chin augmentation. Mersilene mesh (Ethicon, Sommerville, NJ), introduced in 1950, demonstrates many qualities that make it an ideal implant. This article reviews the senior author's (S.W.P.) successful 14-year experience using Mersilene mesh chin implants.
E J, Gross +3 more
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 2000
Summary Alloplastic implant placement is a safe and predictable procedure. It is performed easily in the outpatient ambulatory environment and should be in the armamentarium of cosmetic facial surgeons (Fig. 8).
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Summary Alloplastic implant placement is a safe and predictable procedure. It is performed easily in the outpatient ambulatory environment and should be in the armamentarium of cosmetic facial surgeons (Fig. 8).
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