Male Chin Augmentation (Mentoplasty)
Life's about balance–balance between work and play, family and friends. And, let's face it, your look is about balance, as well. For instance, say you're living with a nose that's either too large or small for your face; it not only throws off the balance, but can also detract from otherwise handsome features. If you know this all too well, maybe you're considering Rhinoplasty (nose surgery). The popular facial sculpting plastic surgery is certainly one way of helping men to achieve a more pleasing, harmonious appearance.
Here's another option for men - a chin implant.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that when it comes to chin augmentation, men accounted for 7,765 of the procedures performed in America in 2007. Maybe because, after consulting with a plastic surgeon, many men are often happily surprised to learn that their nose isn't the problem at all, but rather a receding chin. That's good news because not only does a chin implant cost less than nasal surgery, but the results are immediate and, in most instances, permanent. In other instances, male chin augmentation is performed for the simple reason that a man's decided he might improve upon his already masculine looks by enhancing the contour of his chin.
Made of a solid silicone, chin implants are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can even be customized for your specific needs and desires. During the procedure, the implant is placed either through an inconspicuous incision made under the chin or through one hidden inside the mouth.
So, how much does a chin implant cost? The table below has the answer, as well as a lot more important information for men considering the facial implant.
The Guy's Guide to Plastic Surgery for Men
Male Chin Augmentation |
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| a.k.a.: | Mentoplasty, facial implant |
| The Numbers: | 7,765 male chin augmentation procedures performed in the United States in 2007 (Source: ASPS) |
| Objective: | To improve a weak, receding chin or enhance a man's profile |
| Benefits: | A more prominent looking chin that complements other facial features |
| Anesthesia: | General, or possibly local with sedation |
| Duration of Procedure: | 1 to 2 hours |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient, in most instances |
| Recovery: | Most men return to work in 1 to 2 weeks, resuming regular activities after about 3 to 4 weeks |
| Complementary Procedure: | Facelift |
| Chin Implant Cost: | $1,910 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2006. Physician fee only.) |
Although an elective procedure, it's still surgery, so some risk is inherent to the procedure. Obviously, you can minimize the risks by adhering to your doctor's pre- and post-operative instructions.
So, not every man was born with a perfectly chiseled chin. With chin augmentation, men today at least live in the perfect time to do something about it.
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